Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs (165)
ICD-9 code 165 for Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).
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[QUOTE="LeaHarris, post: 514338, member: 303164"]
If a patient presents for an assessment (sometime this includes stat labs) for an issue and my provider completes the assessment then determines that ... [ 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.
Proc... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="carelitz, post: 491949, member: 376298"]
I just started posting TAVRs as well and here are some things i learned:
[LIST]
[*]DX must be I35.0 and Z00.6
[*]Must be POS 21
[*]Must have modifier ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="carelitz, post: 491949, member: 376298"]
I just started posting TAVRs as well and here are some things i learned:
[LIST]
[*]DX must be I35.0 and Z00.6
[*]Must be POS 21
[*]Must have modifier ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="mk2001, post: 491100, member: 77092"]
We have to attach Z00.6 on all our Medicare TAVR charges.
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Same. Along with some other necessary info attached to the claim.
I just started po... [ Read More ]
I just started posting TAVRs as well and here are some things i learned:
[LIST]
[*]DX must be I35.0 and Z00.6
[*]Must be POS 21
[*]Must have modifier 62 and Q0
[*]Must have the clinical trial number ... [ Read More ]
Good Morning,
Looking for assistance in coding this procedure. I am looking at 34705, 34717 Rt, 34713 50. Not sure about using the 34717 for the IBE device.
Surgeon:
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ASSISTANT:
Fe... [ Read More ]
I'm trying to remember if there is a rule/regulation that states, We must charge all insurance companies the same rate for a service. For example, 90837 $165.00, is there a rule that states we must c... [ Read More ]
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Total Charges Are $150.00
Blue Cross Allowed $106.00
Blue Cross Paid $ 84.80
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