ICD-9 code 146.0 for Malignant neoplasm of tonsil is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF LIP, ORAL CAVITY, AND PHARYNX (140-149).
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Interesting, I found comment online: "[B]Action: [/B]Check the charge sheet as to whether the rejection is due to wrong keying in at the time of charge entry, if yes, then correct it and resubmit the ... [ Read More ]
How would the following case be coded? I am confused on how the non-selective subclavian angiography would be coded especially??
Procedure Ordered:
Procedure(s):
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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
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10011 & 10012 are Carrier priced status. Unless your MAC publishes a rate it will be determined on a case by case basis.
Nationally unadjusted rate for 27369 is:
Office Based professional $146.32
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Yeah, interestingly, usually a 992[U]0[/U]X = 992[U]1[/U](X+1) as far as the coding requirements. The reimbursement is comparible.
Just wonder if any docs would "abuse" this.
Let's say the docume... [ Read More ]
How do I know which NDC-HCPCs crosswalk to use for these NDC #s. Are the crosswalks specific to each pharmaceutical company or to each insurance carrier? Is there like a master list somewhere that has... [ Read More ]
[b]E&M or Eye Codes[/b]
Here is something I found that might help with your question.
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Hello - I've been posting several "separately identifiable E/Ms" lately. I'm trying to get an understanding and documentation to give to my employer. This is a new patient being seen for possible ca... [ Read More ]
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