ICD-9 code 088.0 for Bartonellosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -RICKETTSIOSES AND OTHER ARTHROPOD-BORNE DISEASES (080-088).
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I'm new to coding NS and CV and I'm scratching my head with the code selection for the OP note below.
We coded it as;
36224-50
36228-LT
61630
61650
61651
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[QUOTE="amrcpc, post: 323116, member: 20491"]:confused:Are my codes correct?
36224- right internal carotid
36228 - M1 segment eventhough the M1 was selected more than once & distally
37184
CLINICAL ... [ Read More ]
:confused:Are my codes correct?
36224- right internal carotid
36228 - M1 segment eventhough the M1 was selected more than once & distally
37184
CLINICAL INDICATION:
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I could really use some good input on this ongoing confusion in our clinic.
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Becky,
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I believe that you could just use the Lyme code 088.81, or an alternate may be 349.89. If you look at the 088.81 in volume 1, the blue notes do state that it is caused by "borrelia".
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