ICD-9 code 062 for Mosquito-borne viral encephalitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ARTHROPOD-BORNE VIRAL DISEASES (060-066).
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IS MEDICARE PAYING FOR 64493, 64494, 64495 DX M48.062; BILLING FOR ASC AND I DO HAVE ABN FORM SIGNED; HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED THEY WILL ONLY PAY ONE ... [ Read More ]
IS MEDICARE PAYING FOR 64493, 64494, 64495 DX M48.062; BILLING FOR ASC AND I DO HAVE ABN FORM SIGNED; HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED THEY WILL ONLY PAY ONE LINE FOR ASC, IS THIS CORRECT?... [ Read More ]
Stereotaxy is a three-dimensional surgical technique to direct a needle or beam of radiation for targeting lesion location.
CPT 63600 : Creation of lesion of spinal cord by stereotactic
method, percu... [ Read More ]
Pt had a previous MPJ Arthrodesis that failed, the doctor decided to bring the pt in for a revisional surgery to correct it, converting the arthrodesis (28750) into a Keller Arthroplasty (28292). How ... [ Read More ]
I need help coding this please! I am not real good with coding feet and if I could get some direction it would be greatly appreciated. I have 28755- T5, 28285 - T6, T7, T7, T9. The doctor has coded ... [ Read More ]
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Good thing you asked. Code 28124 is not for a wedge osteotomy. Look at 28312.
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I'm still pretty new to coding podiatry, thank you for your... [ Read More ]
A doctor performed a Modified McBride bunionectomy with Lapidus arthrodesis (these two procedures would be coded as 28297?) first metatarsal cuneiform joint. During the operation, he accidentally cut ... [ Read More ]
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Hi, don't give up and good for you for reaching out. I just passed mine in Dec 2019. I billed for and am now coding for my ortho dpt. 1) it helped ... [ Read More ]
Can someone PLEASE help me code this? I was going to use partial excision of bone, metatarsal, 28122 and partial excision of phalanx, 28124, but I don't think this really covers what he's doing. The d... [ Read More ]
Procedures:
1. Lapidus fusion, left.
2. Bunionectomy with Akin osteotomy, left.
3. Osteotomy of shortened left 2nd metatarsal.
4. Arthroplasty, left 2nd toe.
Description Of Procedure:
The pati... [ Read More ]
Avoiding claim denials requires knowing the rules for each procedure type. Being new to the medical field I have been relentlessly applying to jobs and going on interviews. One position I interviewed ... [ Read More ]
Many of the changes are effective prior to the 2024 publication date. The American Medical Association AMA has posted its CPT early release documentation for Category I immunization codes Category III... [ Read More ]
Adults 1964 may benefit from routine screenings by PCPs. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF has recommended that all adults ages 1964 including pregnant and postpartum persons be screened ... [ Read More ]
You wont find these codes in your 2023 code books but they are effective April 1. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS has released coding changes and policy updates for the Outpatient Pr... [ Read More ]
OIG audit finds Medicare could have saved up to 215.8 million over 5 years. Drug testing is generally performed to detect the presence or absence of drugs in patients undergoing treatment for pain man... [ Read More ]