ICD-9 code 522.3 for Abnormal hard tissue formation in pulp 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. ;)
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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Per the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 17, the HIPAA rules state:
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Chief Complaints:
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HPI:
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