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ICD-10-CM Code for Periarthritis, left wrist M77.22

ICD-10 code M77.22 for Periarthritis, left wrist is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Periarthritis, left wrist

M77

Excludes1: bursitis NOS (M71.9-)

Excludes2: bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
osteophyte (M25.7)
spinal enthesopathy (M46.0-)

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Labwork reimbursement
GM, has anyone had recent issues with getting some labwork reimbursed by Ambetter that were done in a CLIA certified lab. I am waiting on a response from the rep. The denial reason is CO-5 & M77. Any ... [ Read More ]
Billing 20550 (or 20551) with 20610
[QUOTE="KStaten, post: 469688, member: 363742"] [B]Thank you, Leandra![/B] :giggle: I have always thought that LT/RT modifiers were appropriate, also, but have read several articles that state otherwi... [ Read More ]
Billing 20550 (or 20551) with 20610
[QUOTE="Leandra, post: 469661, member: 142679"] Per Encoder Pro RT/LT are appropriate modifiers with 20550 and 20551. I would also make sure to use each specific ICD 10 code that goes with left elbow ... [ Read More ]
Denial for 28308 with diagnosis code M20.42
Yes.... he first billed out this: 28285 - T1 - M20.42 - PAID 28308 - LT - M20.42. M77.52 - DENIED I was denied for "Procedure not compatible with diagnosis". He then changed it to M65.872 and it was ... [ Read More ]
Coding 64718 and 24359
G56.22 AND M77.12... [ Read More ]
Lateral Epicondyle Injection w/Ultrasound Guidance
[b]Diagnosis[/b] The diagnosis is: M77.11 - Lateral Epicondylitis and M25.521 - Pain in Right Elbow Thank you... [ Read More ]
Sesamoiditis
Hello [email]dawn.smiga27@gmail.com[/email], Since sesamoiditis occurs when the tendons surrounding the sesamoid bones become irritated and inflamed I am thinking maybe to use DX M77.51 or DX M77.52... [ Read More ]
99213 and 73630 in same visit
Im getting a denial for below filed: 99213(25)(1,2,3,4) 73630 (1,2,3,4) (1) M77.52 (2)M79.606 (3)R26.9 (4)R60.0 Any tips for why my 73630 got denied for "inconsistent modifier or required modifier is... [ Read More ]
Generic R or L Shoulder Tendonitis Help
Good afternoon! I do coding for an urgent care facility and a small practice. Both seem to have their dx of "R shoulder tenonitis" or "L shoulder tendonitis". It is always vague. Should I use code... [ Read More ]
Haglund's Deformity - ICD 10
I'm struggling with which ICD 10 code to use for this diagnosis. The choices I've come up with are M92.62/M92.63, M77.31/M77.32 or M89.8X7. I've even considered hypertrophy of the foot/ankle M89.371/M... [ Read More ]
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