(512.81)

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (512.81)

ICD-9 code 512.81 for Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (510-519).

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Hospital Based Clinic

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laparotomy, detorsion left ovary, left ovarian cystectomy, left salpingectomy

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Pregnancy Code Usage

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CPT 11055

[QUOTE="cbender@fcmh.org, post: 474749, member: 513488"] We are having issues with Medicare not paying for CPT 11055 stating it is non-covered. The provider is using diagnosis code L97.512 as the prim... [ Read More ]

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