ICD-9 code 522.2 for Pulp degeneration 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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Basically, HITECH strenghthend HIPAA privacy laws by allowing patients who pay for a service out of pocket to request that information about the treatment not be submitted to the health plan. I'm not ... [ Read More ]
[COLOR=rgb(226, 80, 65)][B]Thank you both! I appreciate your help![/B][/COLOR] :) As you've probably noticed, I tend to overthink. ;)
Even with the thousands of codes we have available, however, I d... [ Read More ]
I would try the provider portal and I'm surprised there wasn't a live representative to help you. Did you call 800-522-0114. I work a lot in this provider portal. For claim statuses you can search the... [ Read More ]
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What DX did you have for 11042? I usually assign different DX on both (of course based on MR) and add 59 on 11721.
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I had an L97.522 on th... [ Read More ]
The Final Rule regarding this is Section 13405(a) of the HITECH Act §164.522 and can be found on pages 62-67 here:
[url]https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-01-25/pdf/2013-01073.pdf[/url]... [ Read More ]
hello,
For your first question i think you have to code Z3A.11 and Z3A.12
And this is answer for your second question, O09.522, O31.12x0, z3a.19
hope this helps
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1. Yes. You may charge self-pay patients your Medicare allowable rates.
2. A patient can restrict the use of their medical information (PHI) to their own health plans. See the 2013 HIPAA Regulation... [ Read More ]
Per the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 17, the HIPAA rules state:
“With respect to Medicare, it is our understanding that when a physician or supplier furnishes a service that is covered by Medicar... [ Read More ]
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First question:
I have twin A at 11w6d and twin B at 12w2d. Edd is 6/2/17. Do I use the 11w or 12w?
Second q... [ Read More ]
is this a level 2 visit?
Chief Complaints:
1. Left elbow pain.
HPI:
Appointment type:
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