ICD-9 code 482.31 for Pneumonia due to Streptococcus, group A is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PNEUMONIA AND INFLUENZA (480-488).
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You could use it as a reference, but in my opinion you cannot report the diagnosis code directly from the H&P only. The (outpatient) operative report must contain the diagnosis and that is what must b... [ Read More ]
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Hi - If you search "modifier 27" (with the quote marks around it) in the ED forum, you will find some results. Hopefully one of those will have a solid resource or some insights for you! Best of luck.... [ Read More ]
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