ICD-9 code 194.4 for Malignant neoplasm of pineal 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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CPT-93922
Limited bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries, (eg, for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsal... [ Read More ]
I am needing help with what codes should be used for this Peripheral Angiography. Can anyone help me please
DIAGNOSTIC APPROPRIATENESS CRITERIA: 63A
HISTORY:
68 y/o M with PMH of ESRD on HD, PVD w... [ Read More ]
[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 ]
per CPT book 99291 x1 is for minutes 30-74. There is a handy chart in the CPT book that converts minutes into codes and units. Its sort of based on the time rule. You must get to 50% of the time speci... [ Read More ]
[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 ]
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[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 371994, member: 30657"]Why are you using the 7th character S for the closing of a wound? When you use the S you need another code for the late effect. Also the CPT codes ar... [ Read More ]
Why are you using the 7th character S for the closing of a wound? When you use the S you need another code for the late effect. Also the CPT codes are not laterality specific, it is the 1st 100 sq c... [ Read More ]
Hi list,
I have never used these 2 codes together, first time seeing this. Do you agree /disagree.
Thanks,
MB,CCS,CPC
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
Right thyroid follicular neoplasm
Right parathyroid ade... [ Read More ]
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