ICD-9 code 515 for Postinflammatory pulmonary fibrosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (510-519).
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The hospital would bill on a UB for the clinic charges, and the physician would bill on the 1500 for the provider's professional fee. That part is correct.
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Can anyone help me with the commanded portion of this EP study please?
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[b]Chronic Care Management[/b]
This is very helpful, Thank you!
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[b]Co surgeon Modifier-62 (80 or 82)[/b]
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This is straight from the CPT Manual to help you.
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PERI bronchial is AROUND the bronchial. I would agree 515 is more accurate.
519.19 is kind of pin pointed to the Bronchus/trachea. And yes Fibrosis is not fibroids rather scarring tissue.
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