(161.9)

Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified (161.9)

ICD-9 code 161.9 for Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).

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Orthopaedic coding question

Hi BRRBRR, Look on pgs. 161 and 167 in CPT manual yr 2022 I d use one of the CPT codes 22849 to 22855. This also depends on how surgery done on stomach or side per surgeon notes. The code 0221T is ... [ Read More ]

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The Medicare fee schedule is based on the RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value Scale). Every CPT code has a RVU (relative value unit) that is a measure of how much work goes into it (in the simplest ... [ Read More ]

Practicode question 153

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Contraception consults

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Revascularization attempt failed attempt failed revascularization

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Administration of chemo

The exact start and stop times are needed, but to give you a rough idea this is what could be charged see below. Docetaxel IV G: 55 mg 55 mg (25 mg/m2; BSA: 2.24 m2 = 56 mg) intravenously Piggyba... [ Read More ]

Administration of chemo

PLEASE HELP WITH CODING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CHEMO. Docetaxel IV G: 55 mg 55 mg (25 mg/m2; BSA: 2.24 m2 = 56 mg) intravenously Piggyback once. Admin over: 60 minutes Admix fluid: 0.9 % Sodium Chl... [ Read More ]

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Digital Blocks

Can someone help me with this procedure coding? Any help is greatly appreciated. Melissa Harris, CPC PROCEDURE: Bilateral DIGITAL NERVE BLOCK DIAGNOSIS: 729.2 - Neuralgia Neuritis & Radi... [ Read More ]

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