ICD-9 code V50.41 for Prophylactic breast removal is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND AFTERCARE (V50-V59).
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According to an old Medicare national policy that I found:
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[QUOTE="Tonyj, post: 351771, member: 78181"]You can also take a look at the aftercare codes V50-59 (Persons Encountering Health Services For Specific Procedures And Aftercare V50-V59)[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE="scochran1, post: 351708, member: 41550"]Can anyone tell me what the diagnosis code for removal of an expired bone growth stimulator battery is? Please !!! I have looked everywhere w no luck!
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you can bill the office visit with the wart dx code liniked plus a 25 modifier. Then bill the procedure and link it to the V50 dx code, the payer should then deny the procedure but pay the visit.... [ Read More ]
Thank you so much Tonyj. I knew there was something like that as I use the V50.41 for the prophylactic breast code once in a while, but still wasn't sure if I needed to also list the 193 dx code.... [ Read More ]
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