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ICD-10-CM Code for Other specified health status Z78

ICD-10 code Z78 for Other specified health status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Other specified health status
Excludes2: asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
postprocedural status (Z93-Z99)
sex reassignment status (Z87.890)
 
Z78 Other specified health status
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Asymptomatic menopausal state
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Physical restraint status
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Other specified health status

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Ambulance Refusal vs Dual codes
Hi All!!! I have a clarification regarding Refusal patients. Do I need to use any one of the Dual code (Z74.3, Z99.89, Z78.1, Z74.01) for refusal to ambulance or any payer specific guidelines is the... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 504574, member: 5404"] The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they'... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they're saying it's a screening for osteoporosis (pati... [ Read More ]
77080 what diagnosis to use
What is the correct diagnosis code to use for screening osteoporosis with CPT code 77080? We have been using Z13.820 but was told to use Z78.0 instead is this something new? Thanks... [ Read More ]
DX for Vegetarian?
Hey all, in all fairness, that IS a completely valid question. I just came across a scenario where a patient was having a B12 lab drawn in a doctor's office in order to monitor their levels as a resul... [ Read More ]
Will Medicare cover a DEXA scan with no osteoporosis diagnosis?
Local/National Coverage Determination will dictate what is covered for Medicare. NCD 150.3 Bone (Mineral) Density Studies should be reviewed. You need to show why she is eligible for the screening. ... [ Read More ]
Is this a 99204? 99204 e/m
My provider reported 99204. I only see the HPI as a EPF which would bring this to a 99202. Can anyone take a stab at this and let me know what you think? Thanks, Jo --------------------------... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Service only
Debra, Thank you for your reply. So if a dexa is ordered as: Screening=asymptomatic patient Z13.820 for screen is first listed, followed by the findings? Diagnostic=symptomatic patient M85.8- or M8... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Service only
[b]Coding for DEXA[/b] Hi all! How are you coding for dexa when the reason for the dexa is: "screening for osteoporosis"? Are you using the screening code first (z13.830) followed by the findings co... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Service only mitchellde
Diagnostic Service only- Dexa (Bone Mass Measurement) Question: Is my thought process of the coding sequence correct for the following scenarios: Dexa order states: Screening for Osteoporosis. Inter... [ Read More ]
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