Human T-cell lymphotrophic virus, type II [HTLV-II] (079.52)
ICD-9 code 079.52 for Human T-cell lymphotrophic virus, type II [HTLV-II] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES DUE TO VIRUSES AND CHLAMYDIAE (070-079).
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oh the joys of medicaid.
at least you're not trying to appeal them.
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[b]Gastro Code[/b]
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[b]HPV -squamous cells showing focal hpv[/b]
If you are wanting to code statement "squamous cells showing focal HPV"
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Hello Everyoone,
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