Malignant neoplasm of stomach unspecified site (151.9)
ICD-9 code 151.9 for Malignant neoplasm of stomach unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF DIGESTIVE ORGANS AND PERITONEUM (150-159).
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G 0498
I need help with the billing of this code for prolonged Chemo Infusion Incidental to Physician's service using and external pump ( A55134).
I am getting rejections of non payment on Part B cl... [ Read More ]
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The patient was brought to Radiology, placed on
the angio table in the prone position.The bilateral popliteal veins
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The patient was brought to Radiology, placed on
the angio table in the prone position.The bilateral popliteal veins
were then accessed using ultrasound-guided micropuncture technique
and a Bentson wir... [ Read More ]
The practice may need to consult legal counsel to confirm. It depends on the state PA rule/scope of practice. I think they also need specific training in fluoro.
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96415 is billable once 31 minutes of the second or subsequent hours is reached. For example:
90 minute infusion = 96413 only
91 minute infusion = 96413 + 96415
120 minute infusion = 96413 + 96415
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WE BILLED EXPAREL FOR C9290 RT = 266.0 UNITS = $400.00 AND TO THE C9290 LT 266 mg/20 mL Single-dose viaL USING ALL OF IT ON EACH SID... [ Read More ]
WE BILLED EXPAREL FOR C9290 RT = 266.0 UNITS = $400.00 AND TO THE C9290 LT 266 mg/20 mL Single-dose viaL USING ALL OF IT ON EACH SIDE WITH 27446 RT, 27446 - LT AND 27438 RT AND 27438 LT. BOTH C92... [ Read More ]
My surgeon is billing both 29862-RT (arthroscopy, hip; with debridement of articular cartilage) and 29863-RT (arthroscopy, hip; with synovectomy) with the diagnosis of M24.151 (Other articular cartila... [ Read More ]
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