ICD-9 code 041.86 for Helicobacter pylori [h. pylori] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER BACTERIAL DISEASES (030-041).
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Camille
Did you get a response from anyone? I have having this same problem and cannot get a answer from insurance.
The rep could not even tell me what RP-041 meant.
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[b]Thank you[/b]
No problem, I appreciate you taking the time to research the diagnoses codes.
Yes, I did a typo.
M86.8X4
B95.62
M65.041
I36.8
B19.20
F11.90
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I am struggling with what should be very simple. I am looking for any advice on how to code the following. When is it appropriate to bill 26145 & 64721 together and when it isn't.
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Chronic infectious gastritis/Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori)
Assign codes 535.10, atrophic gastritis without mention of hemorrhage, and 041.86, H. pylori -- K29.40 icd 10
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