ICD-9 code 180 for Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF GENITOURINARY ORGANS (179-189).
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Should Z98.891 be coded for the postpartum C section scar? To me it sounds like a history of a scar from a previous C section, not the current mos... [ Read More ]
Should Z98.891 be coded for the postpartum C section scar? To me it sounds like a history of a scar from a previous C section, not the current most recent one, so I didn't think it should be coded bu... [ Read More ]
Square cm is indeed the 18cm x 12cm = 216 square cm (can't figure out the superscript on the 2 to properly indicate cm2).
Assuming the debridement included bone, you are missing 1 unit.
11047 Debride... [ Read More ]
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I wanted to share this info with anyone interested.
The below codes have been paying very very well with Blue Shield...
S0201 (HC svc qual), 09... [ Read More ]
I hope this question is allowed as this is for my recent hospital stay.
I was admitted to the hospital on 4/29/22 to 5/1/22 for treatment for Atrial Fibrillation. It started when my family doctor see... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="klnowell0809, post: 512543, member: 751746"]
HI,
I get so confused with secondary. I billed 200
Primary allowed- $169.93
Paid- $135.94
Contractional obligation- $50.07
PR- $33.99 coinsurance... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="klnowell0809, post: 512543, member: 751746"]
HI,
I get so confused with secondary. I billed 200
Primary allowed- $169.93
Paid- $135.94
Contractional obligation- $50.07
PR- $33.99 coinsurance... [ Read More ]
Does anyone know the correct way to code this procedure? The Dx is I77.4 Median arcuate ligament syndrome. This was coded with an unlisted code 37799 and equated to 35701.
This was denied and I hav... [ Read More ]
Indications
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) (CMS-HCC) [I47.1 (ICD-10-CM)]
Conclusion
Electrophysiologic Study and RFA Procedure Report
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