ICD-9 code 080 for Louse-borne (epidemic) typhus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -RICKETTSIOSES AND OTHER ARTHROPOD-BORNE DISEASES (080-088).
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Edited to fix type of implant: For this scenario, ACOG states to bill:
59400 with dx 080, Z37.0, Z3A.40
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Additionally:
Chapter 15 Official Guidelines
N) Normal Delivery, Code O80
1) Encounter for full term uncomplicated delivery Code 080 should be assigned when a woman is admitted for full-term norm... [ Read More ]
I found the following that may help:
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
•O80 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive.
•O80 is applicable to female patients.
•O80 should be used on... [ Read More ]
[b]vacuum delivery[/b]
Will not code 080 (Encounter for full term uncomplicated delivery) Query the physician to determine the reason why the vacuum extraction, ventouse and/or forceps delivery was p... [ Read More ]
I thought this would be interesting for those of you who are dealing with payers who send payments for non-contracted providers (BCBS!!!!) to the patients.
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