ICD-9 code 710 for Diffuse diseases of connective tissue is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ARTHROPATHIES AND RELATED DISORDERS (710-719).
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I work for a Critical Access Hospital. Our department "Outpatient Clinic" has been starting to do EKGs. However, every time I have billed 93005 with rev 710 (output clinic) it comes back as denied. I ... [ Read More ]
While I have no guideline to site, I can say...it is normal practice where I am to bill for recovery room services for IR patients. Like any other service billed there should be some documentation in ... [ Read More ]
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Hi,
Am I on the right track here?
Pt. Dx w/ uterine ca s/p successful hysterectomy, cancer free 4 yrs., however recent metastasis to the brain. Presenting for radiation therapy today.
I choose:
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Kalispell AAPC Chapter Meeting- March 16, 2017
Meeting conducted by Lori Niebaum. There were 17 members and no guests. Announcements and Upcoming Events:
Kelly gave the treasure report. Beginning bal... [ Read More ]
Kalispell AAPC Chapter Meeting – February 16, 2017
Meeting conducted by Lori Niebaum. There were 25 members and no guests.
Announcements and Upcoming Events:
Kelly gave the treasures report. Beginni... [ Read More ]
[b]Surgical menopause[/b]
Hi,
Menopause is the status of ''ceasing of menstruation''. We are having status code for Menopause Z78.0. But We dont have more specific code for Surgical Menopause term.
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AAPC member Terry Fletcher BS CPC CCC CEMC CCS CCSP CMC CMSCS ACSCA SCPCA QMGC QMCRC QMPM has been in the healthcare industry since 1988 and has owned Terry Fletcher Consulting Inc. since 1997. She is... [ Read More ]