ICD-9 code 031 for Diseases due to other mycobacteria is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER BACTERIAL DISEASES (030-041).
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I come from a background of medical coding, so this whole medical vs routine thing is very confusing to me and I’m hoping someone can help me understand it. In the medical world, we always put all ... [ Read More ]
Amblyopia can be caused by the [B]misalignment[/B] of the two eyes—a condition called [B]strabismus[/B]. With [B]strabismus[/B], the eyes can cross in (esotropia) or turn out (exotropia).
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Amblyopia can be caused by the [B]misalignment[/B] of the two eyes—a condition called [B]strabismus[/B]. With [B]strabismus[/B], the eyes can cross in (esotropia) or turn out (exotropia).
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I am having trouble explaining the reason for excludes 1 rule to a physician for a patient that has strabismus (esotropia H50.011) and strabismic amblyopia (H53.031).
His response "Those are two rel... [ Read More ]
I am having trouble explaining the reason for excludes 1 rule to a physician for a patient that has strabismus (esotropia H50.011) and strabismic amblyopia (H53.031).
His response "Those are two rel... [ Read More ]
I am having trouble explaining the reason for excludes 1 rule to a physician for a patient that has strabismus (esotropia H50.011) and strabismic amblyopia (H53.031).
His response "Those are two rel... [ Read More ]
We have a patient , that has an avulsion fracture of their Haglunds deformity - would it accurate to code this S92.031 (rightfoot) for this ?
It is not of the tuberosity? or would it be more accurate ... [ Read More ]
I need a little help with determining a dx to use with this surgery. My surgeon performs this same surgery at least 3 times a week.
Preop DX: Trapeziometacarpal arthritis, left
Procedure:
Carpal T... [ Read More ]
I need some clarification on which dx I can use for basilar thumb arthritis. The Dr. goes back and forth between M19.031 and M19.041 (depending on LT or RT). I use M19.041/2. However when the Dr. does... [ Read More ]
Sorry i totally read the diagnosis code wrong (pains of staring at a screen all day)
Any chance one of the following dx codes that do not support Medical Necessity are also included?
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