ICD-9 code 370.61 for Localized vascularization of cornea is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISORDERS OF THE EYE AND ADNEXA (360-379).
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I code for outpatient hospital, which I know is a little different from ASC, but yes, you can and should charge for any anesthesia costs incurred by yo... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="trisha_moore40@yahoo.com, post: 443171, member: 323674"]Please I really need some help - I am trying to code this out but I am at a lost and I am sure this codes are not correct
37225
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Please I really need some help - I am trying to code this out but I am at a lost and I am sure this codes are not correct
37225
36246/36245?
75726
75774 x 2?
did he do a graph 35666?
Please help
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