ICD-9 code 186 for Malignant neoplasm of testis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF GENITOURINARY ORGANS (179-189).
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Is anyone else having Anthem downcoding their claims without asking for notes. So for example we billed a 99214 but they're processing it as a 99213. The denial code is CO-186 (payment adjusted since ... [ Read More ]
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[TD][LEFT]I have attached a stress echo cardiogram report and need some advice on how to code for stress test/ stress echo/ TEE
These studies have the patient walk on a treadmill and hav... [ Read More ]
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This is the providers note: hope this helps
PROCEDURE PERFORMED:
Programmed stimulation and pacing after IV drug infusion isoproterenol.
PREOPERATIVE ... [ Read More ]
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It's tough to tell from the limited information, but did your physician perform an electrophysiologic study (93619 or 93620)? These codes also serve as v... [ Read More ]
[b]ICD10 Coding for STD Testing[/b]
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My recommendation would be for you to call Molina and determine if they are following the Medicare National Coverage Determination that is listed below for th... [ Read More ]
PHYSICIAN IS CODING FOR Z95.0 PRESENCE OF A PACEMAKER, I WOULD THINK A PACEMAKER WOULD RISK ADJUST. ON THE 2018 HCC LIST IT IS NOT LISTED, BUT CODE: Z95811 Presence of heart assist device 186 Yes, I... [ Read More ]
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TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
35 Members in attendance
6 Officers in attendance
President: Alice Escalante
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Can I have some opinions on how to code this scenario? Thanks!
1. Complete electrophysiologic study with induction.
2. Placement of left femoral arterial sheath for pressure monitoring.
3. Intracar... [ Read More ]
For anyone wanting more info below is the link to the federal register:
[url]http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-11-13/pdf/2014-26183.pdf[/url]
The colonoscopy discussion starts on page 185 I belie... [ Read More ]