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If you're solely asking about the Agent Orange coding, I would do Z77.098 - Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other hazardous, chiefly nonmedicinal, chemicals.... [ Read More ]
[SIZE=2][FONT=arial]Neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of tumor composed of cells that produce and secrete regulatory hormones. Tumors comprised of these cells are consequently capable of producing... [ Read More ]
Its not covered for those that are asymptomatic. H[COLOR=#000000][FONT="]ematuria & neoplasms, everything else not covered by medicare
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I only found one active LCD from Palmetto - ... [ Read More ]
I indexed urethritis in ICD-9 and the codes below are what I found and confirmed through the tabular section.
[B]Urethritis, gonococcal [/B]
098.0 - Gonococcal infections, acute, of lower genitour... [ Read More ]
State of IL has passed a new law for the billing of "anatomic pathology services" which will make significant impact on provider revenue who do client billing for pathology services (88305/88304) and ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 307451, member: 30657"]I think you mean [B]O[/B]98.7[B]1[/B]9 not 098.79, these are O not 0 codes and it does make a difference and there is no O98.79 code in the system.[/QU... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Tamil arasi, post: 307323, member: 270482"]1.A pregnant woman who is HIV positive status but is without symptoms - According to this case we have to code HIV without symptoms= Z21, as back pai... [ Read More ]
1.A pregnant woman who is HIV positive status but is without symptoms - According to this case we have to code HIV without symptoms= Z21, as back pain is not the associated symptom of HIV as mentioned... [ Read More ]
I am in Texas and the website we use here is [url]http://www.trailblazerhealth.com[/url]. Not all codes will have an LCD but I have found this to be very helpful.
Depending on what CPT you are using... [ Read More ]
Dozens of additions deletions and revisions are effective Oct. 1 2022. The October 2022 update to the HCPCS Level II code file from the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS includes more than... [ Read More ]
The law has evolved over the years and its about to change again. HIPAA compliance is an evermoving target. To get a better grasp on what HIPAA regulations mean to the healthcare industry you need to ... [ Read More ]
Proper coding for respiratory infections in infants and children is in the details. These days many might assume that if a child suddenly develops a fever and cough COVID19 is to blame. But a surge in... [ Read More ]
Take 5 to stay up to date on medical coding news. Aside from the annual update to ICD10CM October brought us news of COVID19 waiver status a new telehealth place of service code a new National Coverag... [ Read More ]
Make sure your physician practice is prepared for renewed scrutiny of Medicare claims. Medicare Part B postpayment servicespecific medical reviews resumed Aug. 17 2020 after a brief hiatus due to the ... [ Read More ]