ICD-9 code 518 for Other diseases of lung is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (510-519).
Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.
View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In a click, verify the DRG, its IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. Protect your facility's payments by subscribing to DRG Coder.
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.
However, you wouldn't use the TC and 26 mo... [ Read More ]
Why does complication of Cystostomy have a code for device/tube complication T83... and one for the stoma N99.518 but Colostomy only has one for the stoma/system disease K94.03 and not the device/tube... [ Read More ]
MEGAN REDMOND,CPC
C: 518-573-7342| [email]Meganrochelle@live.com
I am a very anxious learner and I love a challenge! I adapt well to new environments and have been able to take on new tasks and exc... [ Read More ]
[b]CPT 95951 Video EEG - Neurology - not the right code[/b]
I have been researching extensively. Ambulatory video EEG testing, at home, is not reported with 95951. This is intended more for a facil... [ Read More ]
A growing Obstetrics and Gynecology office in Central Florida is looking for a Certified Obstetrics and Gynecologist biller. This person needs to be fluent with ICD-10 for all woman's healthcare rel... [ Read More ]
Karen Hulka, CPC
306 Ash St.
Corinth NY 12822 518-744-9760
Objective To obtain a position in the healthcare field utilizing my prior experience
January 2013-Present
Billing Coordinator NYOH/AOR Man... [ Read More ]
Hello Markfla,
You would only code/submit what is documented. If the provider documented "Acute on chronic respiratory failure" you only need to code 518.84 since ICD-9 coding guidelines state the hi... [ Read More ]
Hello folks,
Can anyone confirm that it's CMS acceptable to submit codes 518.83:Chronic respiratory failure or 518.84:Acute and chronic respiratory failure, from the PCP office setting? Or are these... [ Read More ]
Avoiding claim denials requires knowing the rules for each procedure type. Being new to the medical field I have been relentlessly applying to jobs and going on interviews. One position I interviewed ... [ Read More ]
Case studies show the effect of telemedicine on type 2 diabetes management. A comprehensive literature review of telehealth telemedicine interventions for diabetic patients was conducted to investigat... [ Read More ]
Is your billing office ready for the 20222023 influenza season For the 20222023 influenza season the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older be vac... [ Read More ]
Three tips are all you need to correctly bill allergen immunotherapy single or multiple antigens. Allergy services such as those reported with CPT 95165 Professional services for the supervision of pr... [ Read More ]
Educate providers on how to paint a complete clinical picture in the medical record to ensure patients get the help they need. Diabetes comes at a tremendous cost from both a health and human standpoi... [ Read More ]