ICD-9 code 619.1 for Digestive-genital tract fistula female is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISORDERS OF FEMALE GENITAL TRACT (617-629).
Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.
View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In a click, verify the DRG, its IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. Protect your facility's payments by subscribing to DRG Coder.
Hi Pathology Colleagues,
I wanted to address a few recent denials I am seeing and alert you so that together, we can be proactive coding these scenarios.
First, you receive the EOB (Explanation of B... [ Read More ]
Hi
I am a coder for path and lab
In Pap smear interpretations this statement is listed. Should this be coded as an Unspecified abnormal cytological finding in specimens from cervix uteri
REACT... [ Read More ]
Confused seeking clarification...
currently I am coding pap for an FQHC where MD and OB providers both perform services. What confuses me is when provider only documents " this 54 year old female pre... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 460159, member: 29238"]
Can you post the entire redacted note? If not, did the surgeon open this area up before debriding or was the wound already open? 28005 is good if t... [ Read More ]
Hey there, anyone code/bill for a OB/GYN residency program? My residents are always using this code R87.619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix for HPV - Human papillom... [ Read More ]
[b]possible location for SA AAPC Chapter meeting[/b]
Hi Everyone,
I went to my local Library and found that they do have conference rooms available at no charge or at a minimal fee.
Its a bit out o... [ Read More ]
Cynthia Grant Guettler
Dayton, TX 903-619-0803
[email]cindyguettler@att.net[/email]
Versatile medical professional with more than 20 years of front office and customer service experience, with B... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="nserr0319@gmail.com, post: 418895, member: 448558"]Hello,
We are tryingt to figure out the guidelines for echocardiogram billing for a complete study on a patient that has had previous studies... [ Read More ]
Hello,
I am with Operation Samahan, Inc. We are looking for quotes for an outside E&M and Diagnosis audit for our providers. Please send quotes to
[email]plask@operationsamahan.org[/email]
Thank... [ Read More ]
Wondering what new procedure codes the new year will bring Wonder no more CPT 2024 will include 153 new codes throughout the code book including the Evaluation and Management section several Surgery s... [ Read More ]
Youll find minimal changes to the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI code files this fourth quarter 2023. The update effective Oct. 1 includes just three changes to code edits in both th... [ Read More ]
Former MedPAC commissioner cites agencies high profit margins. Home health agencies HHAs have been making a lot of noise to push back on the proposed rate cuts for 2024 and a Senate hearing has added ... [ Read More ]
Code descriptor revisions are about time. After the extensive changes CPT made to the evaluation and management EM codes and guidelines over the last few years youll be relieved to know that the EM ch... [ Read More ]
DOCUCON provides answers and solutions for CDI specialists and those considering a CDI career. AAPC concluded its clinical documentation improvement CDI conference DOCUCON today. Healthcare business p... [ Read More ]