ICD-9 code 320.9 for Meningitis due to unspecified bacterium is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (320-326).
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How would the following case be coded? I am confused on how the non-selective subclavian angiography would be coded especially??
Procedure Ordered:
Procedure(s):
Right/Left Heart Cath Poss Interv... [ Read More ]
Just want to confirm my coding on this case. I have 36245x2, 75726-26x2, 75774-26??
Procedure Ordered:
Procedure(s):
Mesenteric Angiogram Poss PTA
Indications:
Chronic mesenteric ischemia.
Proc... [ Read More ]
Would like some help with how to code this please. I am confused on what codes should be utilized for this case. Thank you!
Procedure Performed:
Aortic arch angiography
Selective right innominate art... [ Read More ]
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[B]Provider attempts to cross totally occluded popliteal artery in left lower extremity. How should this be coded? Would you code the interventional code 37224 with a 53 modifier? or just the cath pla... [ Read More ]
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Hi. I am new to ASC billing. How do I bill for facility charges. I was told to just repeat the the CPT code and use a TC modif... [ Read More ]
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1. Failed intramedullary fixation for impending pathologic fracture, right femur.
2. History of metastatic breast cancer to right femur.
OPERATION PERFORMED:
1. Open fixation of distal femoral... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="mcauffman86, post: 443294, member: 413046"]I am having a hard time figuring out what codes to use for this case. I need some thoughts from other fellow coders. I came up with
36215-59
75710... [ Read More ]
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