Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth (521.8)
ICD-9 code 521.8 for Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ORAL CAVITY, SALIVARY GLANDS, AND JAWS (520-529).
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[COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)][B]Thank you both! I appreciate your help![/B][/COLOR] :) As you've probably noticed, I tend to overthink. ;)
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Question:
RHC billing for L3908 w/a qualifying visit (99214), does the L3908 get billed with the 521 revenue code or another rev code? If so, what rev code should be used?
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I'm definitely interested in this too. I can be reached via phone 949.521.9294 or email: [email]k.m.rodriguez@live.com[/email]
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Would you please help, I have questions on this post. Oh goodness would someone be able to help please explain?
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