ICD-9 code 176.9 for Kaposi's sarcoma unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF BONE, CONNECTIVE TISSUE, SKIN, AND BREAST (170-176).
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Hello here is what I am coming up with not sure if can bill together though:
45395 and 45400
below are from the 2022 Coder Desk Reference for procedures by Optum 360
45395-45397
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[COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]Looking for advise. Has anybody found a circumstance in which they would bill 36224-50, 36226-50, 75716-26? Have providers who insist that 75716-26 should be billed for every... [ Read More ]
I pulled in your screenshot percentages with the total number of questions in each section. Sometimes seeing it actually spelled out in terms of the raw score can help.
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The facility can bill a level based on the facility tool for the level met based on the resources used. The physician may not bill since the physicia... [ Read More ]
[B]If a patient is [I][COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)]out of global on a rotator cuff repair[/COLOR],[/I] and is in for a follow up exam, what is the appropiate diagnosis to use for this visit? Do I continue... [ Read More ]
I am struggling with Medicare on when(if) to code for debridement. I understand that you can not bill for limited debridement when any other ARTHROSCOPIC procedure is performed, but what if an OPEN pr... [ Read More ]
Hello All,
Based on the audit tool would you say if it would be appropriate to consider 2 points for a discussion in the scenario I have presented.
Should you have any supporting guidance for this p... [ Read More ]
Think of it more of a status code for data collection. If documentation is there I am capturing it.
With the publication of the Final Rule for the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fisc... [ Read More ]
[B]Procedure: Right HIP ARTHROGRAM/INJECTION
[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]After obtaining informed consent, the patient was prepped and draped in a sterile manner on the fluoroscopy table. 9 cc's of local... [ Read More ]
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