ICD-9 code 209.22 for Malignant carcinoid tumor of the thymus 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 ]
AAPC member Rosa Yanez CPC CRC CGIC CGSC has been a medical coder for 15 years and has worked for Humana as a senior Medicare risk adjustment educator for more than two years. Risk adjustment educatio... [ Read More ]
Understanding the rules surrounding interrupted stays in IPFs and IRFs is as easy as 123. When an interrupted stay occurs in an inpatient psychiatric facility IPF or inpatient rehab facility IRF a com... [ Read More ]
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