ICD-9 code 816 for Fracture of one or more phalanges of hand is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -FRACTURE OF UPPER LIMB (810-819).
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[QUOTE="Jess23009, post: 511762, member: 466434"]
Hi, I am having an issuse with the dx code. DX Code M47.816 is denying for CPT 64495. Do you know which codes are acceptable?
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M47.816 does pr... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="DGgirll20, post: 501039, member: 693252"]
For CPT codes 64492 and 64495, the need for a three-level procedure may be considered under unique circumstances and with sufficient documentation of ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 508519, member: 5404"]
There shouldn't be a need to involve the coder unless a review is required to determine if the incorrect codes were submitted on the original claim and... [ Read More ]
Can M54.16 - lumbar radiculopathy be billed with M47.816 or M47.817 - other spondylosis lumbar [B]without radiculopathy/ other spondylosis lumbosacral without radiculopathy. [/B]To me this is contradi... [ Read More ]
Can M54.16 - lumbar radiculopathy be billed with M47.816 or M47.817 - other spondylosis lumbar [B]without radiculopathy/ other spondylosis lumbosacral without radiculopathy. [/B]To me this is contradi... [ Read More ]
Can [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/M54.16']M54.16[/URL] - lumbar radiculopathy be billed with M47.816 or M47.817 - other spondylosis lumbar [B][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]without[/COLOR] r... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="jrclark1987@yahoo.com, post: 495648, member: 343518"]
yes i have been successful with sending in the notes. if done at the L5-S1 level I make sure and distinguish that 3rd level with lumbosacr... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="kimmcelderry@gmail.com, post: 495066, member: 605208"]
Are you getting them paid? I have the same M47.816 dx on all three levels.
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yes i have been successful with sending in the note... [ Read More ]
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