ICD-9 code 753 for Congenital anomalies of urinary system is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CONGENITAL ANOMALIES (740-759).
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I found this 2013 response from the third quarter 2013 Coding Clinic - it's from the time of ICD-9, of course, but I imagine the guidance would still be relevant:
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[COLOR=#cccccc]Is this exam Detailed if following 1995 guidelines? I think it qualifies for a EPF on both the 1995 and 1997 guidelines.
Please let me know wha... [ Read More ]
Is this exam Detailed if following 1995 guidelines? I think it qualifies for a EPF on both the 1995 and 1997 guidelines.
Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Any ideas of how to code this? My provider is charging an E/M only but that doesn't seem correct.
*Laceration
- Was working in the trees pruning on the job. *
- He is self employed. *
- Chainsaw s... [ Read More ]
Any ideas of how to code this? My provider is charging an E/M only but that doesn't seem correct.
*Laceration
- Was working in the trees pruning on the job. *
- He is self employed. *
- Chainsaw s... [ Read More ]
Toni, I should have mentioned that code 753.3 states Finnish-type congenital nephrosis along with the use of additional code 581.3, but the Index states to use code 759.89. I agree with you and am le... [ Read More ]
Good morning. Having trouble understanding if [B]Finnish-type congenital nephrosis[/B] is ICD-9-CM code 753.3 or 759.89. Index references 759.89, but TIP under code 753.3 states to use this code along... [ Read More ]
Good morning. Having trouble understanding if [B]Finnish-type congenital nephrosis[/B] is ICD-9-CM code 753.3 or 759.89. Index references 759.89, but TIP under code 753.3 states to use this code alo... [ Read More ]
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