ICD-9 code 492 for Emphysema is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND ALLIED CONDITIONS (490-496).
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You could look at the L98.49 series
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites
L98.491 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin
L98.492 - Non-pressur... [ Read More ]
I coded the following report with 66840-LT & 65870-LT (H26.492, Z98.69, H21.512) but it was rejected - and I now find the physician scheduled 66840 with 67005.
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I just read another post asking this same question. The answer was yes code both 493.20 & 492.8.
I also looked up my coding tips on Pulmonary and it shows both codes. :)... [ Read More ]
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Can someone please help me with this scenario, please?
This 53 year old male with emphysema, previous lung transplant 2 years ago, was admitted with history of elev... [ Read More ]
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I am a new coder and would appreciate clarification on a dx.
Doctor see's pt in hospital as professional provider. 1 day he states dx to be bullous emphysema (492.0) and then the next day he s... [ Read More ]
The conditions that comprise COPD, are obstructive chronic bronchitis, subcategory 491.2 and Emphysema category 492.
As in this case Emphysema is primary disease, I searched in alphabetic index of ICD... [ Read More ]
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