ICD-9 code 072.72 for Mumps polyneuropathy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES DUE TO VIRUSES AND CHLAMYDIAE (070-079).
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Hey folks...any thoughts??
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:
1. Left ankle derangement.
2. Left ankle arthritis.
PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Left ankle arthroscopy with debridement and exostectomy.
** placement of... [ Read More ]
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I work for an orthopedic office and I just found out Medicaid Amerigroup is denying 20610, 20605 when billed for chronic conditions like OA (M17.11, M19... [ Read More ]
I work for an orthopedic office and I just found out Medicaid Amerigroup is denying 20610, 20605 when billed for chronic conditions like OA (M17.11, M19.072). They said that they will only pay for ac... [ Read More ]
Hello,
Please review Op Report below and advise on CPT coding, especially on bundling between 29897 and 29894.
Thank you and have a nice holiday!
Operative Report
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES:
1. Left ... [ Read More ]
Cadillac Michigan Local Chapter #23110
AAPC Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2015
Chapter Business:
Meeting was called to order by Winter Proctor, CPC President at 5 p.m. There were 11 members p... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="margaret fahy, post: 309229, member: 64410"]Hey Learned Friends,
Can someone please give me your opinion on this difficult case.
Thanks so much...Margie
This one is rather difficult...firstly.... [ Read More ]
Hey Learned Friends,
Can someone please give me your opinion on this difficult case.
Thanks so much...Margie
This one is rather difficult...firstly...dr. documents dx. angios, but there was an MRA don... [ Read More ]
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