ICD-9 code 020.5 for Pneumonic plague, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ZOONOTIC BACTERIAL DISEASES (020-027).
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[B][SIZE=5]AAPC members attending HEALTHCON in Dallas came through for other members in need![/SIZE][/B]
Thanks to the generosity of the in-person and virtual attendees, we collected $3,371 for AAPC ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="mhoeft@butlercountyclinic.com, post: 491167, member: 498995"]
Patient was seen in our clinic for a follow up of her depression and fatigue. During this visit she asked the provided to take a l... [ Read More ]
Good evening,
I am newer to APR DRGs and well versed in MS DRGs (which are not calculated the same way.. at all) and I could use some help in determining the appropriate APR DRG for a claim with the ... [ Read More ]
J96.00 (Principal DX) – Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
S06.6X6A (Admitting DX) – Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater th... [ Read More ]
Job Title: Clinical Billing Manager, Department of Surgery
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: DOE
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AAPC Johnson City, TN Chapter Minutes
February 8, 2017
Members Present - 23
Non-Members Present – 9
Officers Present – Ruthie Dettor, Della Canter, Lori Smith, Melissa Canter
Officers Not Presen... [ Read More ]
Not sure exact codes to use 37224 and 37222???
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervention regarding unstable angina, failing medical t... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="dlsill, post: 276505, member: 222829"]Would I code both 93458-26,59 ---92920-LD and 92978
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervent... [ Read More ]
Would I code both 93458-26,59 ---92920-LD and 92978
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervention regarding unstable angina, failing medical... [ Read More ]