ICD-9 code 380.21 for Cholesteatoma of external ear is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF THE EAR AND MASTOID PROCESS (380-389).
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Hello, I am new to plastic breast procedures. How would you code the below? I know 19357-LT so far
Pre-op Diagnosis:
History of left breast cancer [Z85.3]
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[b]cpc doesn't show your score , so how do you know what is is,[/b]
[QUOTE="pweidert, post: 434195, member: 488971"]hello,
ive taken the cpc twice and failed it both times (the first time i scored ... [ Read More ]
Would you code this just 33228, 99152? Would I code for the pocket revision? Thoughts? Thank you!
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:
Medtronic pacemaker generator change.
INDICATIONS:
Pacemaker generator at E... [ Read More ]
[b]Failed on more than 4 attempts[/b]
Hi, I am wondering if I may be better off sitting for a different exam maybe through AHIMA, I have attempted the CPC exam multiple times and each time I get arou... [ Read More ]
[b]CPC cost[/b]
[QUOTE="carollew, post: 433946, member: 443955"]The CPC exam costs $300 to take, but only $260 if the test-taker is a member of the AAPC (annual dues are $125 for individuals and $70 ... [ Read More ]
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I have taken the CPC twice and barely failed both times. I will be taking it again but need to save up for the cost. I work as a receptionist in a Neurology clinic and my wife is a stay at h... [ Read More ]
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Ive taken the CPC twice and failed it both times (The first time I scored a 66% and this last time I scored a 61%). Money is an issue for my wife and I dont know yet if I will be spending ano... [ Read More ]
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