ICD-9 code 571 for Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (570-579).
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This meeting will take place virtually. Here is the information
AAPC- April Burlington IA Chapter meeting
Thu, Apr 16, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
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I am a certified coding instructor with over 6 years experience and am currently teaching the AAPC coding program long distance learning through my own company FTC Medical Coding and Consulting. I am ... [ Read More ]
AAPC /Local Chapter Meeting Minutes
April 10,2019
12:00pm-1:00pm
Presentation : Seasonal Allergies: How to bill and code
Presenter: Ivy Smith CPC
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NCCI didn't allow separate reporting closure with the old biopsy code so i'm not surprised they still bundle it with the new codes. How the procedure is performed has not change with the new codes. Th... [ Read More ]
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Hi Kim!
Congratulations on passing your CPC exam!
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We have a IN-Person On-Site CPC Prep Class starting on April 24th in Sterling- Wednesday evenings 5:30-9:30PM
Limited to ten students- Spaces Still available
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We currently have a Part Time position for an AR/Billing specialist.
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In the 2017 CPT Book, page 571 under the heading Surgical Pathology it states...
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