View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In a click, verify the DRG, its IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. Protect your facility's payments by subscribing to DRG Coder.
hello,
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 ]
Hello,
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 ]
[QUOTE="ENostrant11, post: 510648, member: 742458"]
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 ]
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 505911, member: 5404"]
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 ]
Hey everyone,
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 ]
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 ]
Using the right workload system leads to employee success. In any healthcare workplace employee accountability and engagement are paramount to patient and provider satisfaction as well as monetary liv... [ Read More ]
Embrace DEI data in applied behavior analysis and improve patient care for all. In the realm of healthcare the field of applied behavior analysis ABA has long been committed to understanding and impro... [ Read More ]
Know the rules for compliance before engaging in telehealth services. One of the things we love most about the internet is its unregulated nature. We post and share whatever we want achieving unpreced... [ Read More ]