ICD-9 code 250.1 for Diabetes with ketoacidosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF OTHER ENDOCRINE GLANDS (249-259).
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I am reviewing a bodily injury claim and the claimant went to a neurological clinic that uses Exercise With Oxygen Therapy for most of their patients and charges enormous prices. They also bill for o... [ Read More ]
Hello here is what I am coming up with not sure if can bill together though:
45395 and 45400
below are from the 2022 Coder Desk Reference for procedures by Optum 360
45395-45397
With the patient unde... [ Read More ]
Hello,
would this be billed as only 25000, thank you in advance.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was brought to the operating room and placed supine on operating room table where general anes... [ Read More ]
I was looking at CPT 24546 and 24579? Anyone know what is the correct way to code this?
Bicondylar distal humerus fracture with comminuted medial and lateral epicondyle fractures
Indications:
27 y.... [ Read More ]
Would you guys code CPT 25210 X2 for the removal of the carpals? The provider insists that we should bill this separately because they were not removed initially for the graft but b/c they were unable... [ Read More ]
what about 35656?
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Hello,
I was going to ask this question on Dr. Z but I feel it may go over the allowed word count. Any help would be appreciated.... [ Read More ]
Hello,
I was going to ask this question on Dr. Z but I feel it may go over the allowed word count. Any help would be appreciated.
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Patient is a 69-year-old man with multiple prior ... [ Read More ]
This happens a lot. The patient should pay the $250 that was sent to him/her that was designated for the provider. If they don't pay after receiving three statements, send them to collections for tak... [ Read More ]
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What is pt responsibility: example: Procedure cost is $500 / primary pays $250 and insurance write off is $100 = pt balance $150. Secondary pays pati... [ Read More ]
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