ICD-9 code 448.1 for Nevus non-neoplastic is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ARTERIES, ARTERIOLES, AND CAPILLARIES (440-449).
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There isn't a specific personal history code for this. I would use Z87.448 - [I]Personal history of other diseases of urinary system[/I] - if it needs to be reported.... [ Read More ]
Yes that is the diagnosis code that I used. (Z87.448) So what happens next year when (if) he uses it again, would i count it again as 1 point or not?... [ Read More ]
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i have a patient that had frequency, urgency, and incontinence. They were put on a medication a couple years ago and now the doctor is saying the patient has a history of these symptoms. Instead of us... [ Read More ]
[b]Court ordered paternity test...[/b]
[QUOTE="DrKitty, post: 440293, member: 408598"]In a legal hearing to determine child support,there is a dispute about childs paternity.The court orders a patern... [ Read More ]
In a legal hearing to determine child support,there is a dispute about childs paternity.The court orders a paternity test,and a nasal smear is taken from the plaintiff and a child.The plaintiff is con... [ Read More ]
In a legal hearing to determine child support,there is a dispute about childs paternity.The court orders a paternity test,and a nasal smear is taken from the plaintiff and a child.The plaintiff is con... [ Read More ]
In a legal hearing to determine child support,there is a dispute about childs paternity.The court orders a paternity test,and a nasal smear is taken from the plaintiff and a child.The plaintiff is co... [ Read More ]
[b]Uti[/b]
[QUOTE="stephsaylor30@yahoo.com, post: 429193, member: 300697"]If the first patient was returning for a test of cure for their UTI I'd code it like this, assuming they no long have the UTI... [ Read More ]
If the first patient was returning for a test of cure for their UTI I'd code it like this, assuming they no long have the UTI:
Primary dx: Z09-encounter for follow up exam after completed treatment f... [ Read More ]
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