ICD-9 code V42.81 for Bone marrow replaced by transplant is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH A CONDITION INFLUENCING THEIR HEALTH STATUS (V40-V49).
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I found this 2013 response from the third quarter 2013 Coding Clinic - it's from the time of ICD-9, of course, but I imagine the guidance would still be relevant:
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[QUOTE="BrittanyDee, post: 367050, member: 263479"]Hello! I need the ICD 9 code for a removal of a pacemaker. The pt had a heart transplant so the device was no longer needed. Is there a removal only ... [ Read More ]
Here is the LCD for Cahaba:
Source: Part B - Cahaba MAC - J10
Subject: Drugs and Biologicals: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg)
Version: 2014-01-01 -
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I have a chart that in the HPI states " He has a history of DM, HTN, High Cholesterol, CKD, and alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency/NASH Cirrhosis. He is S/p Liver transplant in 2007. he was seen by Dr.X... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="tinas, post: 333145, member: 132396"]Thanks Debra, would you be able to use it during the actual transplant admission, as the cells are replaced during that admission, and now being in a trans... [ Read More ]
Can I please get guidance on the correct use of this code? I am interpreting this as a status code, but others see it as a history code and not to be used on the actual transplant admission. Any hel... [ Read More ]
I recently started coding for a Cardiology group and not sure how to go about coding patients who have had mitral valve replacement. The doctors are coding both the valve replacement V42.2 and the mit... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="margaret fahy, post: 311404, member: 64410"]Guys,
How am I to code for the SMV Venography?....
I also have 36481, 75885, 35476, 75978....
Can't find info on the SMV Venography....would it be 3... [ Read More ]
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