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My organization has always coded postops as (ex: Z48.89/99024) or (ex: Z48.3/99024). However, I just recently learned that when you code postops you should be coding the dx as well? ... [ Read More ]
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Positive anterior margin, status post left mastectom... [ Read More ]
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Hi Smartin42,
Is it the Dx codes you are looking for?
O42.912
Z37.0
Z3a.20 these 3 codes for the delivery
O73.1 (without hemorrhage) for the D&C
[/QUO... [ Read More ]
Hi Smartin42,
Is it the Dx codes you are looking for?
O42.912
Z37.0
Z3a.20 these 3 codes for the delivery
O73.1 (without hemorrhage) for the D&C... [ Read More ]
Hello all,
I am hoping for some guidance with a denial for ICD N64.1 = fat necrosis of breast. We consistently see this denial and when I query the pathologist this is the true diagnosis. Most rece... [ Read More ]
[b]History of miscarriage diagnosis[/b]
I'm wondering about this too. I would go with Z87.59 history of other complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium and O10.912 for the chronic HT... [ Read More ]
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