ICD-9 code 512.2 for Postoperative air leak is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (510-519).
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The hospital would bill on a UB for the clinic charges, and the physician would bill on the 1500 for the provider's professional fee. That part is correct.
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How do we code the selective catheterization when catheter is placed in Right SFA and then into left SFA through Radial Access?
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One thing you do need to keep in mind is the "separate procedure" designation on 58700. While these codes do not hit NCCI edits, some carriers may not pay them together.
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I am hoping to get some advice coding this surgery.
The doctor performed laparotomy, de-torsion left ovary, left ovarian cystectomy, left salpingectomy.
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Our facility has a debate on when [B][U]O995[/U]**[/B] codes should be assigned. For example, pregnant patient, 18 weeks, presents with nasal congestion... [ Read More ]
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If some one could help me, I coded 20611 with 17.11 (Rt knee) and 20611 M25.512 (Lt Shoulder) Provided performed both on the same visit.
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We are having issues with Medicare not paying for CPT 11055 stating it is non-covered. The provider is using diagnosis code L97.512 as the prim... [ Read More ]
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