Hypertension complicating pregnancy childbirth and the puerperium (642)
ICD-9 code 642 for Hypertension complicating pregnancy childbirth and the puerperium is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -COMPLICATIONS MAINLY RELATED TO PREGNANCY (640-649).
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[QUOTE="jbland, post: 487865, member: 249959"]
I have a question. Normally when we do Nerve Conduction Studies, we also bill EMG as well. Sometimes, an EMG is not done due to patient refuses or unab... [ Read More ]
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I have a question. Normally when we do Nerve Conduction Studies, we also bill EMG as well. Sometimes, an EMG is not done due to patient refuses or unable to do. In a couple of cases I have billed j... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 480944, member: 29238"]
The previous coder is correct. You will use Z47.1 as the primary code and Z96.642 or whatever the code is for the joint that is replaced second. No... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="lhoot, post: 480942, member: 405631"]
Thank you so much for your help and further explanation.
Physician coding is a new realm for me, so I'm overthinking a bit.
Thank you again.
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