ICD-9 code 987 for Toxic effect of other gases fumes or vapors is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -TOXIC EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCES CHIEFLY NONMEDICINAL AS TO SOURCE (980-989).
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Thin preps (88112) are typically what I see when a thin prep (88112) and cell block (88305) are performed together at one of the facilities that I r... [ Read More ]
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I have a question regarding coding for CPAP or BIPAP use when a patient has a dx of OSA. I have coders who always add code Z99.89 for dependence on ot... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="dballard2004, post: 494135, member: 987"]
I have a question regarding coding for CPAP or BIPAP use when a patient has a dx of OSA. I have coders who always add code Z99.89 for dependence on ot... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="dballard2004, post: 485500, member: 987"]
All,
When it comes to assigning E/M levels in the ER, do we use the 95 or 97 guidelines, or am I correct that the facility determines the documentati... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="dballard2004, post: 145870, member: 987"]I'll wager an[B][U] opinion[/U][/B] here.
I would bill each of these visits separately. I would bill the sick visit for the pneumonia to the patien... [ Read More ]
To calculate sq cm you multiply length times width so:
Wound #1 - 25 x 39.5 = 987.5 sq cm
Wound #2 - 22 x 39 = 858 sq cm
If subcutaneous tissue was debrided for both wounds you would add the two to... [ Read More ]
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