ICD-9 code 092.9 for Early syphilis latent unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SYPHILIS AND OTHER VENEREAL DISEASES (090-099).
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Sorry i totally read the diagnosis code wrong (pains of staring at a screen all day)
Any chance one of the following dx codes that do not support Medical Necessity are also included?
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[b]Case # 20 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale[/b]
Case # 20 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale
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Can anyone offer an explanation or rationale for Infected Pacemaker Case# 20 answer(s)?
CPT 33208, 33234, 33233
Modifier none or 51
ICD-9-CM 996.61
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