ICD-9 code 147 for Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx 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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Hi, my question(s) with regard to the below note is primarily with regard to the highlighted section. The doctor is billing both 57250 and 57283, which don't bundle; I understand they can both be bi... [ Read More ]
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This is a [B]group practice[/B] – MFM and OBgyn
MFM specialist at ultrasound location with unique tax id.
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This is a [B]group practice[/B] – MFM and OBgyn
MFM specialist at ultrasound location with unique tax id.
Office obgyn is billing at another location with a unique tax id.
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I broke it down paragraph by paragraph.
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I broke it down paragraph by paragraph.
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