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Atherosclerosis (440)

ICD-9 code 440 for Atherosclerosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ARTERIES, ARTERIOLES, AND CAPILLARIES (440-449).

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Recurrent UTI

[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 513124, member: 5404"] A UTI without further specificity is coded as N39.0, not N30.21. I would not code Z87.440 just based on the term 'recurrent' unless the provider has a... [ Read More ]

Recurrent UTI

A UTI without further specificity is coded as N39.0, not N30.21. I would not code Z87.440 just based on the term 'recurrent' unless the provider has also documented a history of UTIs in the past. Wi... [ Read More ]

Recurrent UTI

I am wondering if anyone can give me some guidance on Urology. I have a patient that has recurrent uti. The dx given are N30.21 other chronic cystitis with hematuria, R35.0 frequency of micturition, ... [ Read More ]

EP Ablation-- how many ablations? 1 or 3? 93653 or 93653, 93655, 93655?

Conclusion · Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with multiple pathways ○ Elevated-risk features for malignant arrhythmia ○ Orthodromic AV reentry tachycardia echo beats under anesthesia ○... [ Read More ]

Rehab

Hello! Is there anyone having modifier issues with Humana in regards to billing for TOB 222? I billed TOB claims 222, 223, 224, 232, 233 and 234 claims for Revenue Codes for 420, 430 and 440. With ... [ Read More ]

UTI

When is it ok to use active UTI verse history of UTI? N39.0 verse Z87.440? I work at a urology office and many times see patients that under these circumstances: a)recurring utis b)on a prophylactic m... [ Read More ]

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History of or not

Is that the reason for the encounter? for his/her UTI? or was his/her UTI an additional diagnosis they were monitoring/addressing? If the UTI is no longer actively being treated then the appropriate... [ Read More ]

History of or not

Patient has recurrent urinary tract infections. If the patient comes in and doesn't have a current UTI at this visit, do I use [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/N39.0']N39.0[/URL] or Z87.4... [ Read More ]

+93623 w/out Ablation

[QUOTE="michiboo, post: 457547, member: 10103"] 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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