ICD-9 code 088.9 for Arthropod-borne disease unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -RICKETTSIOSES AND OTHER ARTHROPOD-BORNE DISEASES (080-088).
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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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Becky,
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