Abscess of breast associated with childbirth delivered with postpartum complication (675.12)
ICD-9 code 675.12 for Abscess of breast associated with childbirth delivered with postpartum complication is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -COMPLICATIONS OF THE PUERPERIUM (670-677).
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Poor kid. Based on the information you've provided, this is how I would code the report:
[B]Face, Neck, Scalp, Hands & Feet (800 sq cm total): [/B]15277, 15278 x7, 15004, 15005 x7
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What DX did you have for 11042? I usually assign different DX on both (of course based on MR) and add 59 on 11721.
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I had an L97.522 on th... [ Read More ]
I am having a hard time getting the any office visit code (99212, 99213, 99214) 11721 & 11055 all paid by Humana. I have always had trouble with this insurance bundling these services and only paying ... [ Read More ]
I have reviewed the Local Chapter Handbook, pg 52, which states that the funds can be used as equitable incentives for all chapter members to include registration fees for the National Conference:
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[QUOTE="Angela Hard, post: 426954, member: 102813"]I recently passed in December, however due to education and work experience I am a CPC. I would be happy to see if we could meet and study. However... [ Read More ]
[b]I would be willing to help and reinforce my own knowledge[/b]
I recently passed in December, however due to education and work experience I am a CPC. I would be happy to see if we could meet and ... [ Read More ]
The best way for Healthnet really is to use their web portal. That said, I'd try calling (800)675-6110 then let the rep direct you to a better department or hope that they help with your claim.
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Its not uncommon for the bundled procedure to have a higher RVU. In this case the one with the lower RVU will pay and the one higher is mutually exclusive.
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[b]11055 and 11056[/b]
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