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I work for an infectious disease office. I billed K82.A2, D72.829,R50.9 on this same order and it was denied for invalid principal dx. I then billed K82.1 as primary and then K82.A2, D72.829,R50.9 ,a... [ Read More ]
For prescribing pain medications, although there is mention of audio only such as with virtual visits, below states telehealth and controlled substances requires audio & visual telehealth comminicatio... [ Read More ]
Hello, first time to post in this forum and ask question. I work for hospitalists in a psychiatric hospital who treat solely for non-behavioral health issues.
Diagnoses received to bill for this one ... [ Read More ]
Actually, you can!
So patient has Atherosclerosis/PVD. Usually PVD code to I73.9, but in your case, the provider is being more specific as to being atherosclerosis type. If you go to your index under... [ Read More ]
So this is a new one for me. We had a patient come in immediately following an amputation of his thumb by a power tool. The amputation was complete and my physician sutured the skin together to "clo... [ Read More ]
IMO Leukocytosis.
If you look up leukocytosis, you are directed to D72.829 which states Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified. In the notes leukocytosis is listed.
Then there is this: [url]... [ Read More ]
The HPI says "About 3 weeks ago, patient fell and hit left leg, causing a wound which has failed to heal despite several rounds of antibiotics and local wound care. The wound is getting larger and th... [ Read More ]
I don't mean to be argumentative, but rather point out why this question is potentially difficult.
In the ICD-10 index: Hidrocystoma [and Hydrocystoma] - see Neoplasm, skin, benign
Under Cyst, eyeli... [ Read More ]
I am being told that if a patient has a particular dx the E/M is automatically 99223/99233? Your thoughts?
a few examples:
COPD with exacerbation (J44.1)
AMS (R41.82)
Leukocytosis (D72.829)
Dementia ... [ Read More ]
[b]Diabetic Coding[/b]
The Provider needs to specify if the wound is a diabetic wound or is the wound is complicated by Diabetes.
If that is the case, by you description, I would code it L97.829; E1... [ Read More ]
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