Vesicoureteral reflux unspecified or without reflux nephropathy (593.70)
ICD-9 code 593.70 for Vesicoureteral reflux unspecified or without reflux nephropathy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF URINARY SYSTEM (590-599).
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I agree with Relong. I Normal Saline is reimbursable.
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[b]Hydration fluid billing[/b]
I am trying to clarify whether the hydration fluids may be billed separately in the office setting. There is much conflicting information out there. Since finding this ... [ Read More ]
[b]Hydration fluid billing[/b]
[QUOTE="relong, post: 213034, member: 19690"]yes, billing for the saline is allowable and most insurances, including medicare, will reimburse for it.[/QUOTE]
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I'm writing to ask about coding 250.40 with code 593.9, because there has been a lot of discussions within my department advising me that these two code can be coded and linked together to prove the a... [ Read More ]
Left renal mass with retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy
I have 593.9 for the mass.....
I can't find a good code for the lymphadenopathy, perhaps 789.39?
Any help appreciated!!
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Hi,
459.0 can use for retroperitoneal bleed, and for perinephric bleeding we can use 593.81 (renal bleeding) I think, but please double check me...
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[b]use 794.4[/b]
I will suggest to use 794.4, instead of 593.9
Question asked here is "decreased renal function" in which specific function of kidney is not mentioned.
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