ICD-9 code 235.6 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NEOPLASMS OF UNCERTAIN BEHAVIOR (235-238).
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[QUOTE="Schellie, post: 514494, member: 697993"]
I guess I should have clarified this is for a pediatric clinic. That was my bad
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I work in an Internal Medicine & Pediatrics clinic and code & ... [ Read More ]
No, if you read the AMA definitions discussion requires an interactive exchange.
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Do you mean a scenario in which the group practice has a surgeon A using surgeon B as an assistant? Then, surgeon B sees the patient during the global period for a post operative visit and no other un... [ Read More ]
If you read the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting 10/1/21-9/30/22 Section 1, A, #19 Code Assignment and Clinical Criteria states, "The assignment of a diagnosis code is based on t... [ Read More ]
27792 is not correct. It is 27814. The report you have above describes bimalleolar ORIF. Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg,[B][COLOR=rgb(235, 107, 86)] lateral and medial malleoli[/COLO... [ Read More ]
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I see your point. This is good discussion. I would like to see if there are any other opinions.
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I suppose you could also try 28297-22 for the... [ Read More ]
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In that case I would probably go with 26340-52 or maybe even just 26340 no mod. I just don't think an unlisted for something done in the office is going ... [ Read More ]
In that case I would probably go with 26340-52 or maybe even just 26340 no mod. I just don't think an unlisted for something done in the office is going to go over too well. You may end up having to j... [ Read More ]
Did you try it at all? What did you come up with? Use key words and outline the op report into sections to break out each procedure and then have a "scratch sheet" of what you think the codes are. Onc... [ Read More ]
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