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I coded the following report with 36200, 75625-26, 75716-26, 99152, 99153. Did I code correctly. Also any feed back on the way the report was documented.
Patient continuously monitored by trained p... [ Read More ]
...."A 22-French rigid cystoscope was placed into the bladder. No obvious
urethral or bladder lesions were noted. Some inflammation was noted around the
right ureteral orifice. Left ureteral orif... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="sshill, post: 503681, member: 36030"]
If someone could review surgery report below and advise, greatly appreciated!! I have lots of neurosurgery experience, but minimal neurovascular:
T... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="sshill, post: 503681, member: 36030"]
If someone could review surgery report below and advise, greatly appreciated!! I have lots of neurosurgery experience, but minimal neurovascular:
T... [ Read More ]
If someone could review surgery report below and advise, greatly appreciated!! I have lots of neurosurgery experience, but minimal neurovascular:
Transfemoral cerebral angiogram with sonogra... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 474767, member: 654943"]
Found this: To code Lynch Syndrome, you should report V84.09 (Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm). Lynch Syndrome, also called h... [ Read More ]
Found this: To code Lynch Syndrome, you should report V84.09 (Genetic susceptibility to other malignant neoplasm). Lynch Syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an... [ Read More ]
Hi I'm looking for some guidance for coding the following procedure. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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INDICATION: 57 y.o. female with multiple cerebral aneurysms
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COMPARISON: CTA perfor... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="SPECIALTYCODING, post: 447186, member: 6627"]Good Morning
I am looking for some assistance with this report to check my CODING. I appreciate any help you can offer. Study Result
PROCEDURE:... [ Read More ]
Good Morning
I am looking for some assistance with this report to check my CODING. I appreciate any help you can offer. Study Result
PROCEDURE: Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram and Venogram
CONSE... [ Read More ]