ICD-9 code 138 for Late effects of acute poliomyelitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -LATE EFFECTS OF INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES (137-139).
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Need help with a CPT code. I am looking at 21601 but this procedure does not include ribs. Any insight into this is very much appreciated. Here's the Op Note:
Indications: ______ is a 16 y.o. male... [ Read More ]
Medicare requested records as a random audit. The Consult Note as ff:
DOS 1/xx/2021
Reason for Consultation: Severe aortic valve stenosis status post aortic valve replacement surgery
History of Presen... [ Read More ]
Just want to confirm my coding on this case. I have 36245x2, 75726-26x2, 75774-26??
Procedure Ordered:
Procedure(s):
Mesenteric Angiogram Poss PTA
Indications:
Chronic mesenteric ischemia.
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My response was per the[URL='https://www.aao.org/practice-management/news-detail/multiple-lesion-removal-versus-chalazion'] American Academy of Opthalmology, here (click me): [/URL]
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[TD][LEFT]I have attached a stress echo cardiogram report and need some advice on how to code for stress test/ stress echo/ TEE
These studies have the patient walk on a treadmill and hav... [ Read More ]
Yes, rvillaroza has it right - the new codes are listed in the mid-year mappings from CMS as being in HCC 138.
Just something to keep in mind - this type of discrepancy happens because of the timing... [ Read More ]
Hi,
The list from CMS Risk Adjustment stated that N18.3- still has HCC of 138
[I]Reference: [URL]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Risk-Adjustors[/URL][/I]
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Normally, when a patient comes in for their scheduled Depo Injection, they only see the MA, so no E/M code is billed.
If the patient missed their scheduled Depo Injection, they sit with the provider ... [ Read More ]
[B][I][SIZE=3][SIZE=5]Good morning, we need help. Our doc's are billing and E&M with most Annual wellnes visits. I am posting an example visit note, I do not see enough treatment or discussion for an ... [ Read More ]
So I am not 100% sure what you are asking, but I think I have the general idea.
The Practice exams are designed to reflect the format of the actual examination. For the CPC exam, you will have to ans... [ Read More ]
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