ICD-9 code 270.6 for Disorders of urea cycle metabolism is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER METABOLIC AND IMMUNITY DISORDERS (270-279).
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I haven't worked in CAH billing which I know has some special rules, but I can tell you how this has been handled in the facilities where I've worked. ... [ Read More ]
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We are a CAH with a Physical Therapy Dept. We do not have a DME license. The PT department utilizes items such as sock aides, shoe horns, dressing sticks, etc. and charges them under a 270 revenue ... [ Read More ]
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