Closed fracture of middle or proximal phalanx or phalanges of hand (816.01)
ICD-9 code 816.01 for Closed fracture of middle or proximal phalanx or 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 ]
By Cynthia Everlith BSHA CPC CMA Fracture care may seem straightforward but there are common misconceptions and confusion when it comes to the different types of fractures and how to bill for services... [ Read More ]