ICD-9 code 893.1 for Open wound of toe(s) complicated is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OPEN WOUND OF LOWER LIMB (890-897).
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[b]O41.1230 or O43.893[/b]
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patient is seen for her initial OB care visit at 10 weeks gestation. she has history of C-section(low transverse scar) in a previous pregnancy. which ICD10 code fits best?:
[B]O09.893[/B]-Supervis... [ Read More ]
Stab Phlebectomy 12 incisions, right leg
Stab Phlebectomy 1 incision, left leg
DX: I83.893
Coded As:
37765 -RT
37799 -LT
OR
37765 -50 ?
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Stab Phlebectomy 8 incisions, right leg
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Stab Phlebectomy 12 incisions, right leg
Stab Phlebectomy 1 incision, left leg
DX: I83.893
Coded As:
37765 -RT
37799 -LT
OR
37765 -50 ???... [ Read More ]
Stab Phlebectomy 12 incisions, right leg
Stab Phlebectomy 1 incision, left leg
DX: I83.893
Coded As:
37765 -RT
37799 -LT
OR
37765 -50 ???... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="megg1100, post: 426985, member: 289428"]I wouldn't use O26.893 unless it is specifically documented the condition is being caused by the pregnancy. When I have patients with palpitations or co... [ Read More ]
[b]Tachycardia in pregnancy[/b]
I wouldn't use O26.893 unless it is specifically documented the condition is being caused by the pregnancy. When I have patients with palpitations or conduction relate... [ Read More ]
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