Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Understand ICD-9, Bilateral Rules for Proper DR Coding

Tip: Code the diabetes first, then the manifestation. Does your DR coding knowledge stand the test? Read on for the answers to our coding quiz. Answer 1:B. ICD-9 guidelines direct you to “code first diabetes.” Report the proper code for the underlying condition (diabetes with ophthalmic condition) as the primary diagnosis. Which code you report depends on the type of [...]
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