ICD-9 code V45.4 for Postsurgical arthrodesis status 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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Z95.1 status CABG, i.e. pt. has had a CABG surgery. Replaces V45.81
Z95.5 status stent, i.e. pt. has had coronary stent placed. replaces V45.82
Z98.61 status PTCA, i.e. pt. has had PTCA only. replace... [ Read More ]
We have researched on this in our office, but have not found any clear answers and want to be sure we are billing these correctly. Thanks in advance.
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[QUOTE="ram, post: 116536, member: 56491"]As per ICD guideline, 'status post' indicate that 'a patient is either a carrier of a disease or has the sequelae or residual of a past disease or condition &... [ Read More ]
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I just finished it today!! I went through the 600 cases twice before I took the 3 Module tests. It took me almost 2 months to complete (I'm working overtime at a full... [ Read More ]
[b]incarcerated umbilical hernia[/b]
incarcerated umbilical hernia: 552.1 is correct
999.9: was there a complication?
V45.89: is there a neuropacemaker or other electronic device?... [ Read More ]
My provider put incarcerated umbilical hernia with mesh for the diagnosis in his soap note, but coded this 553.1, 999.9 & V45.89. Wouldn't it be 552.1, and why would he code the other 2. This is my ... [ Read More ]
I want to make sure I'm coding this correctly. Patient with gallbladder drain following postponed gallbladder surgery. Now presents to outpatient clinic with pain at the drainage site.
Exam shows dr... [ Read More ]
I have one where they had RT TKA on 4/28/15* on this follow up 6/19/2015 the diagnosis is: Status post with arthrofibrosis.* He is in the global period.*
Not sure how to code the arthrofibrosis.**... [ Read More ]
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