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I recently obtained my CPC-A and currently seeking an opportunity to begin a new career as a medical coder. My background includes many years as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and... [ Read More ]
[b]Pineal Cyst[/b]
I beleive that the E34.8 is the best icd 10 code to use for the Pineal cyst.
CD-10-CM E34.8 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v32.0):
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Ventura County (Oxnard/Camarillo) Chapter Minutes
October 28, 2015
6-7:30PM
13 members in attendance
3 officers in attendance
[U]6pm Speaker/ Maria Hiona / President[/U]
Welcome 2 new members
Nex... [ Read More ]
I am right there with you, I have several patients Post Term and the SVD delivery code O80 is for term delivery only, there is no post term delivery like 645.11. :confused:... [ Read More ]
[b]Case # 15 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale[/b]
Case # 15 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale
Since the clinical info wasn't included in posting of answer & rationale; and the link to ... [ Read More ]
Case #15 goes to Alexandra C. See below for the answer key and rationale.
[B]ANSWER KEY[/B]
CPT: 59514
CPT Modifiers: none
ICD-9: 661.91, 645.11, 659.51, V27.0 or 652.51, 645.11, 659.51, V27.0
[B]RA... [ Read More ]
My name is Karen Miller and I am looking for externship opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my CPC-A in June and am currently completing a course in ICD-10.
I am willing to do w... [ Read More ]
[b]CPC Exam[/b]
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