ICD-9 code 144 for Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF LIP, ORAL CAVITY, AND PHARYNX (140-149).
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[b]MIPS incentive[/b]
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[QUOTE="kalpana, post: 437666, member: 163043"]Split/shared visits do not apply to consultations (99241-99255),critical care services (99291-99292)!!
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Hello all,
Please clarify this scenario.
Primary insurance- Coventry
Secondary insurance-Medicare.
Coventry paid 144$ for 99244 balance $20 forwarded to medicare.
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