ICD-9 code 054.71 for Visceral herpes simplex is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -VIRAL DISEASES ACCOMPANIED BY EXANTHEM (050-059).
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[QUOTE="cpccoder, post: 257303, member: 16861"]Hi Danny and thanks so much for your comments. Following is the initial report I referred to, along with info on the subsequent procedure notes I have f... [ Read More ]
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Hi Danny and thanks so much for your comments. Following is the initial report I referred to, along with info on the subsequent procedure notes I have for this pt. I very much appreci... [ Read More ]
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Here are the codes I used and accepted:
99396 25
11980
V72.31
256.31
054.10
627.4
Good luck! I have had some trouble with these also!
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