ICD-9 code 153 for Malignant neoplasm of colon is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF DIGESTIVE ORGANS AND PERITONEUM (150-159).
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For anesthesia time ... If it took 2 hours and 33 minutes.. The total number of units will be?
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We're working on the below procedure and need some input on coding.... any help will do.......(Hi Jim,... Happy 4th of July 2018!!!)......
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[b]Abn[/b]
Having a patient sign an ABN protects your ability to bill the patient when you expect Medicare will not pay for the service.
from the CMS ABN Guidelines:
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