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I am still learning OBGYN so please don't take my answer as 100% correct. In both cases, I would use Injury ICD-10 codes because they were injuries - falls, not motor accident. The pain associa... [ Read More ]
I have another case for a fall;
29.6 wks. pregnant with two days of lower back pain. Fell on her butt, toddler knocked patient over. Denies any trauma to abdomen. Has difficulty moving certain was an... [ Read More ]
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Is there a ICD-10 code for [I]Status post fall[/I]?
Patient 21wks to came in to OBT after a fall (fell onto her abdomen), found to be in stable condition. An ultrasound was ordered. Should I... [ Read More ]
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Question on this topic.. I have a patient that was seen for an office visit (99215) and several other test (92136, 92025, 92134). My question is, t... [ Read More ]
Question on this topic.. I have a patient that was seen for an office visit (99215) and several other test (92136, 92025, 92134). My question is, the provider has noted that for the 92025 the dx code... [ Read More ]
Patient had a left upper inner breast cancer (C50.212) and decided to have a bilateral mastectomy. Patient is now on adjuvant hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen), for 5 years. Is the specific location of the... [ Read More ]
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First of all, C44.212 is not going to deny, but that's not the code I would use here. "Preauricular" just means 'in front of the ear' - it doesn't mea... [ Read More ]
First of all, C44.212 is not going to deny, but that's not the code I would use here. "Preauricular" just means 'in front of the ear' - it doesn't mean in or on the ear, so I wouldn't assign C44.212.... [ Read More ]
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I have a provider who performed a MOHs on a patient in early December and based on the photos of the site, it is very clearly the face (the site is on the temple), however, he marked it... [ Read More ]
For the 2 procedures, you would list the higher allowable first. Depending on the insurance, they may require a billing modifier.
There is no code for a Tarsorrhaphy. Here are a list of acceptable co... [ Read More ]
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