ICD-9 code 989.5 for Toxic effect of venom 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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[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 483566, member: 5404"]
It is not a CMS rule - it is based on the nature of the UB-04 billing. The revenue code will tell you whether or not the services is technical or prof... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="DevonaG, post: 483541, member: 61761"]
Can you tell me where CMS states this?
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It is not a CMS rule - it is based on the nature of the UB-04 billing. The revenue code will tell you wh... [ Read More ]
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