ICD-9 code 621.2 for Hypertrophy of uterus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISORDERS OF FEMALE GENITAL TRACT (617-629).
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Scenario 1 : Inpatient EM Dx coding. How many Dx pts should a coder give for Inpatient Subsequent visit (Ex: CPTs 99231, 99232, or 99233) established problem: Diabetes w/hypergl... [ Read More ]
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Scenario 1 : Inpatient EM Dx coding. How many Dx pts should a coder give for Inpatient Subsequent visit (Ex: CPTs 99231, 99232, or 99233) established problem: Diabetes w/hyper... [ Read More ]
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We are having a debate as to the sequencing of diagnoses for HBOT for a patient.
The original order for the HBOT was for N30.41 (Irradiation cystitis with hematuria) from the urologist.
The in... [ Read More ]
Chances are the patient has type two diabetes. Your first diagnosis code is going to be E11.621. Underneath this code you will see that you will need to pair this with another code which will outline ... [ Read More ]
Na, you wouldn't assign the I70.621 because that's for a definitive diagnosis of "Atherosclerosis" which can apply to stenosis in many instances, however if all that's documented is stenosis in femo-P... [ Read More ]
How is the following scenario coded for ICD-10 2019?
Stenosis of the right femoral-[B]popliteal graft[/B] successfully
treated with covered stent
With the n... [ Read More ]
It will depend on if the gangrene infection is a post op condition or was it the reason for the amputation. If the gangrene was the reason for the amputation, then is it still present? Is it a post ... [ Read More ]
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How would I code, pt has all of the below diabetes dx and I want to make I sure sequence correctly.
Diabetic right foot infection with gangrene s/p transmetatarsal amputation-intraoperative... [ Read More ]
Needing help with the appropriate CPT for procedure: Amputation of left hallux stump
Patient had a partial amputation in same area years ago but has recurrent ulcerations.
Procedure: Two semi-el... [ Read More ]
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