Other specified diffuse diseases of connective tissue (710.8)
ICD-9 code 710.8 for Other specified diffuse diseases of connective tissue is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ARTHROPATHIES AND RELATED DISORDERS (710-719).
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I work for a Critical Access Hospital. Our department "Outpatient Clinic" has been starting to do EKGs. However, every time I have billed 93005 with rev 710 (output clinic) it comes back as denied. I ... [ Read More ]
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Hi,
Am I on the right track here?
Pt. Dx w/ uterine ca s/p successful hysterectomy, cancer free 4 yrs., however recent metastasis to the brain. Presenting for radiation therapy today.
I choose:
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Kalispell AAPC Chapter Meeting- March 16, 2017
Meeting conducted by Lori Niebaum. There were 17 members and no guests. Announcements and Upcoming Events:
Kelly gave the treasure report. Beginning bal... [ Read More ]
Kalispell AAPC Chapter Meeting – February 16, 2017
Meeting conducted by Lori Niebaum. There were 25 members and no guests.
Announcements and Upcoming Events:
Kelly gave the treasures report. Beginni... [ Read More ]
[b]Surgical menopause[/b]
Hi,
Menopause is the status of ''ceasing of menstruation''. We are having status code for Menopause Z78.0. But We dont have more specific code for Surgical Menopause term.
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