ICD-9 code V58.6 for Long-term (current) drug use 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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This was good. Made me think! :)
Z79.891 doesn't risk adjust so we wouldn't code that.
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Hello, I'm seeking guidance on whether sliding scale insulin use should be coded to long term insulin use (z79.4). I have researched and have been un... [ Read More ]
Some of our surgeons keep entering the dx for what the patient had surgery for (i.e. cholecystitis) vs the post op dx codes of V58.XX. I looked at ICD-10 guidelines & couldn't find anything to suppor... [ Read More ]
790.92/R79.1 are for abnormal coagulation lab results without a diagnostic history of a coagulation disorder
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Hi,
If anyone know about the rules or guideline for ICD-9 code 790.92 Versus v58.61 in ICD-10 R79.1 versus Z86.718 codes, Please share it. When I can code the 790.92/R79.1 VERSUS V58.61/Z86.718?... [ Read More ]
Hi,
If anyone know about the rules or guideline for ICD-9 code 790.92 Versus v58.61 in ICD-10 R79.1 versus Z86.718 codes, Please share it. When I can code the 790.92/R79.1 VERSUS V58.61/Z86.718?... [ Read More ]
Here is a link to an article that was published last year that I believe you will find helpful.
[url]https://www.aapc.com/blog/30057-30057/[/url]
I don't want to mislead you as we are still using t... [ Read More ]
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