ICD-9 code 817.1 for Multiple open fractures of hand bones is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -FRACTURE OF UPPER LIMB (810-819).
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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 ]
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 ]
For CPT codes 64492 and 64495, the need for a three-level procedure may be considered under unique circumstances and with sufficient documentation of medical necessity on appeal.
The KX modifier sho... [ Read More ]
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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 ]
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Has anyone had any feedback from their physicians regarding the new Medicare LCD put out for colonoscopies? The LCD does not have Iron De as a covered ... [ Read More ]
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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 ]
I am getting from denials from BCBS because of invalid diagnosis codes. The CPT code is 99213 and the diagnosis codes are M47.817, M54.41, M46.1 and M51.16. I don't understand why they keep doing this... [ Read More ]
What diagnosis would be appropriate to use? Our Mohs surgeon performed the surgery and is seeing the patient every two weeks for a wound check. I'm thinking this is an aftercare code Z48.817. My pr... [ Read More ]
AAPC member Rosa Yanez CPC CRC CGIC CGSC has been a medical coder for 15 years and has worked for Humana as a senior Medicare risk adjustment educator for more than two years. Risk adjustment educatio... [ Read More ]
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