Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth (611.6)
ICD-9 code 611.6 for Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISORDERS OF BREAST (610-612).
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First, Humana DID pay 80%. It's 80% of the allowed amount, not 80% of billed charges. $763.96 x 80% = $611.17.
But here's the thing... unless it is in the deductible period at the beginning of the ... [ Read More ]
Any advice would be appreciated.
I have an example of a patient that has Humana Medicare Replacement as primary and Medicaid as secondary. Billed amount $2,150. Humana allowed $763.96 and paid $611.17... [ Read More ]
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