ICD-9 code 562 for Diverticula of intestine is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF INTESTINES AND PERITONEUM (560-569).
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The doctor uses pain in unspecified joint. Shouldn't the dx be specific to the joints she mentions in HPI? ([URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M25.562']M25.562[/URL], [URL='https://www.aap... [ Read More ]
AZ Complete Health (Medicaid) recouped multiple claims we have billed as follows:
99203 (M17.12) - PAID
73562-LT ([URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M25.562']M25.562[/URL]) - RECOUPED/DENI... [ Read More ]
I would not assume that the "knee" itself is gone. The bones are basically "trimmed" so the implants can rest on what was the articular surfaces. For the tibia the meniscus both medially and laterally... [ Read More ]
Hello,
Need advice on how to code if provider states in the Assessment and Plan:
Left knee pain ([URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M25.562']M25.562[/URL]) - stable
Status Post Left knee... [ Read More ]
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I would code this as 99212 with modifier 25, 20610 with modifier LT. Diagnoses for office visit 1. I10 2. E11.2, Z79.4. Diagnosis for arthrocentesis M25.562... [ Read More ]
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