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Hi Deborah,
And thanks again for being willing to forward my information onto your local chapter, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to help out.
Attached, you will find the quote for your books... [ Read More ]
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS(ES):
1. Ultra Sound documented Seroma left breast
2. Probable Seroma Right breast
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS(ES):
1. Ultra Sound documented Seroma left breast
2. Seroma Right br... [ Read More ]
[b]strep is no joke[/b]
Strep is no joke! And certainly complicated. If strep goes untreated, it can cause other organ damage and could cause death. Every time I code where Strep 034.0 is dx, It is a... [ Read More ]
Check out the AAPC Coder -- you can use it for free through the end of December --- here is the info I got from it
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laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with deco... [ Read More ]
Code 034.0 is for streptococcal sore throat (septic and streptococcal). Only if you are sure it is caused by group A streptococcal infection, which is detected by an antigen test or a throat culture, ... [ Read More ]
I'm thinking just 034.1, unless the documentation states sore throat or any of the other modfiiers listed under 034.0 (strep: laryngitis, pharyngitis, angina etc.).... [ Read More ]
If someone has a positive Strep test and Scarlett fever is the Strep coded in 034.1 or do I need to add the 034.0 along with the 034.1? :confused:... [ Read More ]
If you use V68.1 Issue of repeat perscriptions, it has to be first listed code only. I would only code 034.0 for strep that is all the MD is treating right?... [ Read More ]
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