ICD-9 code V80.1 for Screening for glaucoma is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.
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V12.4 Personal history of disorders of nervous system & sense organs
V19.1 Family history of other eye disorders
V41.0 Problems with sight
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Found this concerning non-opthalmology type providers and billing 92100/92140 codes (ICD-9 365.00 only.)
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We have a local company which has unlimited wellness coverage but no vision coverage-however they are telling us they will cover for a wellness check. The V72.0 won't be paid would the V80.2 be the ap... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="kathleen smith, post: 80234, member: 38966"]need help o a code, what code would you use to dx this..Cerebrospinal fluid,nongynecologic cytology: neg for malignant cells. could you use 7920? ... [ Read More ]
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These are the invalid codes for 2010 and if you want a complete detail. please send me ur mail Id, so that I can forward it
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