ICD-9 code 280 for Iron deficiency anemias is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF THE BLOOD AND BLOOD-FORMING ORGANS (280-289).
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[QUOTE="AmandaBriggs, post: 504339, member: 190498"]
There is an allowance in the Code of Federal Regulations that allows an RN to perform an AWV for patients. Here is a link to that information (see... [ Read More ]
There is an allowance in the Code of Federal Regulations that allows an RN to perform an AWV for patients. Here is a link to that information (see section 280.5): [URL]https://www.cms.gov/Regulations... [ Read More ]
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After obtaining informed consent, the patient was prepped and draped in sterile fashion. The patient was placed under MAC anesthesia. Bilateral groins were exposed. Under fluoroscopic guidance and usi... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 490550, member: 654943"]
It's never 80% of billed amount; it's 80% of allowed amount, for outpatient services. Is this outpatient?
Billed = $50,931.05
Adjust = 47,650.3... [ Read More ]
It's never 80% of billed amount; it's 80% of allowed amount, for outpatient services. Is this outpatient?
Billed = $50,931.05
Adjust = 47,650.37
Total allowed=3,280.68
80% of allowed = $2624.54 (yo... [ Read More ]
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