ICD-9 code 552.2 for Ventral hernia with obstruction is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HERNIA OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY (550-553).
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Chief Complaints:
1. Bilateral hip.
HPI:
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1. Bilateral hip.
HPI:
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Established patient - Establishe... [ Read More ]
When using a diagnosis code such as M25.55 that does not have a bilateral option, would you bill right hip M25.551 and left hip M25.552 or just bill unspecified M25.559 to include both hip?... [ Read More ]
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incarcerated umbilical hernia: 552.1 is correct
999.9: was there a complication?
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