ICD-9 code 290.40 for Vascular dementia, uncomplicated is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ORGANIC PSYCHOTIC CONDITIONS (290-294).
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I have been messing around with a few OBS claims that have been kicking out as a payer reject trying to figure how to get them through when the patient is over 48 hours of OBS. Nothing was working. I ... [ Read More ]
I have been messing around with a few OBS claims that have been kicking out as a payer reject trying to figure how to get them through when the patient is over 48 hours of OBS. Nothing was working. I... [ Read More ]
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Is it appropriate to code 78803 SPECT scan as part of a Y90 embolization or is it considered incidental?
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we billed CPT 99203
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