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Tuberculosis of thyroid gland tubercle bacilli not found (in sputum) by microscopy but found by bacterial culture (017.54)

ICD-9 code 017.54 for Tuberculosis of thyroid gland tubercle bacilli not found (in sputum) by microscopy but found by bacterial culture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -TUBERCULOSIS (010-018).

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Can't be principle DX
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Healthy Blue -J7307
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Correct modifier for 99188
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Medicaid Dx for IUD/Implant insertion and removal
Does anybody know what diagnosis codes Medicaid accepts for IUD insertion/removal and Nexplanon insertion/removal? I'm using Z30.430 and Z30.432 for the IUD and Z30.017 and Z30.46 for the Nexplanon in... [ Read More ]
Nexplanon Removal/Insertion
It would be incorrect to use the Z30.017 with the Z30.46 for this scenario. First the Z30.0 category has an exclude 1 note for all Z30.4 codes which means they cannot be coded together. Second the Z... [ Read More ]
Nexplanon Removal/Insertion
[b]Nexplanon coding[/b] [QUOTE="gonzalesl2010, post: 418410, member: 225885"]If a removal and insertion of a Nexplanon is being done on the same d.o.s. what is the correct diagnosis code(s) to use? ... [ Read More ]
nexplanon insertion
Z30.017 < Insertion Z30.46 < Surveillance We use Z30.017 for the first counseling visit and the insertion visit if they are performed at two separate times. Then Z30.46 if it needs to be checked o... [ Read More ]
nexplanon insertion
I am trying to map some family planning codes for our providers. What is the correct code for ICD 10 code for Nexplanon insertion that is not on the same day as the initial prescription is given. ... [ Read More ]
Who used the 2016 CPC books on the 2017 CPC exam?
[B]I am scheduled to retake my CPC exam in March, for the 4th time. I am aware there are many changes in 2017. I am looking for advice on how to pass this test using the 2016 books. I Appreciate you... [ Read More ]
Billing Nexplanon device and insertion to BCBS.
J code is still active. I wonder if it has to do with DX as the one you lists is for Removal, removal with reinsertion or just a check up. Insertion only I believe is Z30.017 - Encounter for initial... [ Read More ]
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