ICD-9 code 356.3 for Refsum's disease is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISORDERS OF THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (350-359).
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I realize the dx codes are ICD-9, but I am most interested in the correct CPT codes for this. Any help would be appreciated.
Pre-op. Diagnosis:
1.356.9 Peripheral Neuropathy
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Looking in the ICD-10 Index - Peripheral Neuropathy directs you to tabular code G62.9. In ICD 9 if I'm not mistaken, unless specified otherwise, it would be assumed to be idiopathic leading you to 356... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="jmfarrer, post: 357789, member: 205284"]Yes "does not meet medical necessity". Using CPT code 95909 , diagnosis code 354.1, then 345.2, on one patient and another patient 95909, diagnosis code... [ Read More ]
Yes "does not meet medical necessity". Using CPT code 95909 , diagnosis code 354.1, then 345.2, on one patient and another patient 95909, diagnosis code 356.8.
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I have this note to code and not sure what CPTs should be billed. Anyone have any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Pre-op. Diagnosis:
? Peripheral Neuropathy 356.9
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Here is the LCD for Cahaba:
Source: Part B - Cahaba MAC - J10
Subject: Drugs and Biologicals: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg)
Version: 2014-01-01 -
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Contr... [ Read More ]
If there is no way to query the physician, I would use 250.00 and 356.9 because they did not specifically link the peripheral neuropathy to the diabetes. Unfortunately, I see this happen frequently, a... [ Read More ]