ICD-9 code 592.9 for Urinary calculus unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF URINARY SYSTEM (590-599).
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[b]multi stones[/b]
I have heard this as well. I was at the AUA coding conference last year and this came up. I was told that it is OK. I have been billing them if one is in the ureter and one in ... [ Read More ]
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Does it state anywhere in the chart that he still has the stone, rad reports and/or HPI??
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