ICD-9 code 193 for Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF OTHER AND UNSPECIFIED SITES (190-199).
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I got this one incorrect on practicode and I was wondering if someone could help clarify.
I messed up on the modifiers. Please help!!! It’s number 193 on Molecule 3... [ Read More ]
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[b]The CCI edit (MUO) is on the 60220, and not the 60500 though, can you reassess? thx[/b]
Hi, the below answer is stating to add the modifier to 60500 however, the CCI edit is attached to 60220 per ... [ Read More ]
[b]Marginal Cord Insertion...redundant codes?[/b]
Hello,
O36.51_ _ Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency
O43.19_ Other malformation of placenta
There is no exact code for... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Jane5711, post: 397101, member: 376793"]Hi Can anyone help me with coding this?
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[b]60240 vs 60500[/b]
You should be billing cpt 60220 not 60500 (even though this one has more RVU's)
A modifier 22 would not be appropriate if appending to 60240 for the removal of the parathyroid ... [ Read More ]
Good Evening All,
I was just wondering if anyone out there can help me decipher the new format CMS is using in their PQRS descriptions. In particular I am looking at Measure #424 which is pretty muc... [ Read More ]
[b]more info[/b]
Ok, no worries, let's use the example you provided:
I will provide sample diagnosis codes.
1.
A. right thyroid nodule 241.0 (no modifier; this will be your first listed 88173)
B... [ Read More ]
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