ICD-9 code 650 for Normal delivery is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NORMAL DELIVERY, AND OTHER INDICATIONS FOR CARE IN PREGNANCY, LABOR, AND DELIVERY (650-659).
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[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 490550, member: 654943"]
It's never 80% of billed amount; it's 80% of allowed amount, for outpatient services. Is this outpatient?
Billed = $50,931.05
Adjust = 47,650.3... [ Read More ]
It's never 80% of billed amount; it's 80% of allowed amount, for outpatient services. Is this outpatient?
Billed = $50,931.05
Adjust = 47,650.37
Total allowed=3,280.68
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32651 lt
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