ICD-9 code 331.6 for Corticobasal degeneration is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HEREDITARY AND DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (330-337).
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[B]S0070[/B]
The S0070 is not recognized by Medicare but also the replacement code is not accepted either. It would be great if there was a straight fo... [ Read More ]
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I would recommend referencing the NCCI manual which can be accessed from this link:
[URL]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/NationalCorrectCodInit... [ Read More ]
I would recommend referencing the NCCI manual which can be accessed from this link:
[URL]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/NationalCorrectCodInitEd/index.html[/URL]
CPT also has a good description p... [ Read More ]
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Pt was scheduled for a f/u on chronic medical problems and during the visit new complaints were addressed and the provider did perform to separate injections
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