Contusion of multiple sites not elsewhere classified (924.8)
ICD-9 code 924.8 for Contusion of multiple sites not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CONTUSION WITH INTACT SKIN SURFACE (920-924).
Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.
View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In a click, verify the DRG, its IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. Protect your facility's payments by subscribing to DRG Coder.
Misti Johnson
924 Main Street
Beech Grove, IN 46107
317-987-4447
[email]mistilorea@gmail.com[/email]
I have been in the healthcare field since 2000 and have adopted many new skills throughout my year... [ Read More ]
[b]denial 73564[/b]
Hello
I work in the orthopedics department at UT medical center and I bill for this knee xray all the time. The Dx used is for a contusion right knee which ICD 10 (s80.01xa) cro... [ Read More ]
Provider gives "contusion" as final diagnosis, but nothing in the record supports this. Do I use it anyway? I guess he was as much at a loss what to choose as I am! Here's the note:
S: Pt fell gettin... [ Read More ]
I'm looking for guidelines or advice on the best code to pick up for a patient seen following a rollerblading incident. The provider chose "knee pain, 719.46," but I'm curious as to why he didn't choo... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="CatchTheWind, post: 331052, member: 245466"]From your question, it is not clear who "Dr. A." is. Does he work for (or own) the walk-in clinic? If so, then these two visits are both included ... [ Read More ]
From your question, it is not clear who "Dr. A." is. Does he work for (or own) the walk-in clinic? If so, then these two visits are both included in the global surgical package and are not billable.... [ Read More ]
Patient had RT TKR SX on 11/19 with Dr. A. 4 days later (11/23) patient goes to walk-in clinic with bleeding hematoma and sees one of our PAs for consult. The PA cleans up the wound and puts steri str... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="CatchTheWind, post: 307630, member: 245466"]I just found a code!!! (Where has it been hiding from me???)
10140 is "incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection." A blister ... [ Read More ]
In the following note the patient reports with a headache for two days after hitting her head on a cabinet in a fall. In the exam the doctor indicates that there is a small red area slightly swollen/... [ Read More ]
Would you use a location modifier on a procedure that could be done anywhere on the body? For example: 10140: incision and drainage of hematoma. The Dr. states that it is located on the left thigh an... [ Read More ]
Accelerated payments may now be on the table. Whether your reimbursement is affected by the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Groups Change Healthcare division or not you should be paying attention to the c... [ Read More ]
On Feb. 21 2024 Change Healthcare experienced a cybersecurity attack on their systems. Change Healthcare promptly disconnected their systems to help protect outside connections from further harm. Howe... [ Read More ]
Texting patient orders among members of a healthcare team is permissible when done securely. On Feb. 8 2024 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS issued an updated memorandum on the allowa... [ Read More ]
The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS posted on March 1 the National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI procedureto procedure PTP edit files for the second quarter. Have you checked to see if ... [ Read More ]
Astara N. Crews CPC CPEDC is a diplomatic dedicated and respected healthcare executive recognized for leading and inspiring people to deliver excellence. Although she no longer maintains her AAPC cred... [ Read More ]