ICD-9 code 209.17 for Malignant carcinoid tumor of the rectum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS (209).
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Provider documented and assessed an ulcer of the right foot, PVD and the HPI has Atherosclerosis of extremity with ulceration. Provider was queried to clarify if atherosclerosis was for the right ext... [ Read More ]
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We are looking for some clarification on the coding guidelines regarding history of vs current malignancy. The ICD-10 coding guidelines state that ... [ Read More ]
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I have an instructor sharing my license at the moment. Would be amenable to having you come on board. The splitting of the license is favorable to al... [ Read More ]
Good question, comes up a lot. In the office/outpatient setting the patient (sometimes, depending on payer) might have to be present because it requires face-to-face (patient & provider face-to-face).... [ Read More ]
I think your question is regarding the number of diagnoses or treatment options table in the MDM section? If the problem is new to the examiner, and there is additional workup planned you multiply the... [ Read More ]
I have an instructor sharing my license at the moment. Would be amenable to having you come on board. The splitting of the license is favorable to all instructors if there are 5. That is the limit. Re... [ Read More ]
Greetings! I'm a CPC in OBGYN and I have been trying (in vain) to locate an ICD-10 code for induction of labor. I see codes for [B]failed [/B]IOL, but none for IOL! Below is an example:
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This is a newborn H&P note.
99460, Z38.2 is what the provider coded.
Is it appropriate to bill dx:
Z38.00 Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
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Coder 1 Positions (3 FT available) Must be certified
Multispecialty, not remote
Please contact Sylvia L. (Letty) Zacarias
P: 210-209-9908
Email: [email]slzacari@baptisthealthsystem.com[/email]... [ Read More ]
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[B][COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]Hello, Everyone. :)[/COLOR][/B] I would greatly appreciate it if you could please share documentation that shows how "closely... [ Read More ]
Accelerated payments may now be on the table. Whether your reimbursement is affected by the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Groups Change Healthcare division or not you should be paying attention to the c... [ Read More ]
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Texting patient orders among members of a healthcare team is permissible when done securely. On Feb. 8 2024 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS issued an updated memorandum on the allowa... [ Read More ]
The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS posted on March 1 the National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI procedureto procedure PTP edit files for the second quarter. Have you checked to see if ... [ Read More ]
Astara N. Crews CPC CPEDC is a diplomatic dedicated and respected healthcare executive recognized for leading and inspiring people to deliver excellence. Although she no longer maintains her AAPC cred... [ Read More ]