ICD-9 code 384.81 for Atrophic flaccid tympanic membrane is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF THE EAR AND MASTOID PROCESS (380-389).
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I am having an issue with a coding question
code retained t Tubes; Chronic Tympanic membrane perforations ( multiple perforations) ; and adenoid hypertrophy with chronic adenoiditis
A 385.83 384.24
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According to Medicare how do I calculate the time units on CPT 01967?
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Yes, Please review 2014 CPT Book page 384, left side at the bottom, See Parenthetical Notation:
"(For bilateral procedure, report 69210 with modifier 50)"
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[b]tympanic membrance[/b]
[QUOTE="cwoske, post: 210775, member: 125131"]We need a dx for a 'hole in the tympanic membrance secondary to eustation tube removal'. We have 384.20 for the perf but can't ... [ Read More ]
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