ICD-9 code 679 for Complications of in utero procedures is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER MATERNAL AND FETAL COMPLICATIONS (678-679).
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I think that I may have figured this out but not feeling positive about it... I think that this would be billed as a 33207 and 33233... Can I please have some input....
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Below some things that I noticed when I scrolled through 2015 Physician final rule. Thought I would share some notable changes.
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V45.89 is a postprocedural status code....it would not be appropriate in this situation.
Per coding guidelines,
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I am a student studying medical coding in college. I was just wandering for anyone who has just recently taken the CPC, how much coding was on the test from the chapter called complications of pregnan... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="LISAGASHO, post: 197103, member: 14484"]Hello,
I am new to OB coding for Sonography. I am coding out a limited study, 76815, and want input on correct diagnosis.
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[QUOTE="babierman, post: 196606, member: 39812"]I'm not trying to disrespect you- clearly we both have misunderstood something at some point- I said my physician doesn't document and according to the ... [ Read More ]
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