chenson384
Contributor
We are having difficulty getting the information from our physicians for the "additional codes" and "code first" instructions in the ICD-9 manual. We are finding we have to just file without an additional code. Is anyonoe else having this problem? At this point, insurance companies are paying the most of these without these first or additional codes, so is this required or only suggested if the applicable information is available?
An examples: Cellulitis codes: 682._(used addition code to identify organism) or Diabetes with neurological manifestations 250.6_( use additional code to identify manisfestation)
An examples: Cellulitis codes: 682._(used addition code to identify organism) or Diabetes with neurological manifestations 250.6_( use additional code to identify manisfestation)