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ICD-10-CM Code for Prostatodynia syndrome N42.81

ICD-10 code N42.81 for Prostatodynia syndrome is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Prostatodynia syndrome
Painful prostate syndrome

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Question: Screening Labs
Hi Rhonda? This screening depends on what lab test is being done and reason from provider. . DX Z00 is more of physical. I'd be detailed if I were you 2. Let me give you some examples but it depends o... [ Read More ]
BCBS, Screening PSA (G0103) denials
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 505360, member: 216725"] Hi There, I do a lot of lab coding. The PSA lab test needs to linked first with a definitive dx code such as N42.9, Disorders of the Prostate, or d... [ Read More ]
ICD-10 for pathology cases that fail to yield a definitive diagnosis
Hi All I bill lab and x-ray ALL the time plus past job experience. Lab companies really hate unspecified dx codes but they do accept them. Also only use Z dx codes if they are considered FIRST listed ... [ Read More ]
BCBS, Screening PSA (G0103) denials
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 505360, member: 216725"] Hi There, I do a lot of lab coding. The PSA lab test needs to linked first with a definitive dx code such as N42.9, Disorders of the Prostate, or d... [ Read More ]
BCBS, Screening PSA (G0103) denials
[QUOTE="cworrells, post: 505305, member: 650640"] Question...Is anyone else having issues with BCBS denying PSA screenings with the following codes, G0103/Z12.5? As far as all of my research goes, bot... [ Read More ]
Documentation Requirements for Labs
Hi Your physician should list why the patient is needing these lab tests. Medical coders should not guess, but does he or she your provider mention patient needs further testing for certain disease o... [ Read More ]
reason for exam vs findings in report
I would only code n42.9 based on the coding guidelines :) a. Use of symptom codes Codes that describe symptoms and signs are acceptable for reporting purposes when a related definitive diagnosis has... [ Read More ]
reason for exam vs findings in report
I have a question regarding the reason for exam (dx from order) and the findings after the scan has been completed. In the example below the reason for exam is elevated PSA (R97.20) and in the findin... [ Read More ]
N40.2 and n42.89
Has anyone had problems billing with these two dxs. for MCR. I've tried both of these dxs with E&M CPT codes and both get denied by my clearing house.... [ Read More ]
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