Other specified mosquito-borne viral encephalitis (062.8)
ICD-9 code 062.8 for Other specified 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 ]
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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
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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 ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
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