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Flu, BMI, Jaw Pain Diagnosis Codes Become More Straightforward

Published on Mon Apr 18, 2011

Consider: Where do BMI codes fare in pulmonology? Efficient billing is not just about getting your CPTs right. You need to possess a thorough knowledge and use of modifiers and diagnosis codes before you can come full circle on efficient billing and reimbursement. While recent additions on influenza ICD-9 codes appear to be baffling ;" they took effect in the last quarter of 2010 ;" it's not what it appears to be. Catch up on these latest flu codes, along with some other pulmonology-related diagnosis codes with these useful tips. Choose From 6 Extra Flu Codes Since the debut of six new codes on influenza in October 2010, you should have been using the more specific codes in the 488.0x (Influenza due to identified avian influenza virus) and 488.1x (Influenza due to identified novel H1N1 influenza virus) subcategories. If you used to content yourself with the old code category 487 [...]
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