(721)

Spondylosis and allied disorders (721)

ICD-9 code 721 for Spondylosis and allied disorders is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DORSOPATHIES (720-724).

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Sensipar (HCPCS J0604) and Dialysis

Hello. I am looking for further guidance on Sensipar and ESRD. I have read that it is billed with the bill type 721 and is paid as part of the composite rate (i.e., no separate payment). But, then ... [ Read More ]

Coding Help Needed, Please

Based on the operative report which is incomplete as to what was done and what were the diagnoses and where the surgery performed and assuming a great deal of information, I would suggest the followin... [ Read More ]

Coding Help Needed, Please

I would suggest the following coding: 50548-RT 52332-RT 52332-76- RT-XS Call me if you wish to discuss this further at 516-721-8149... [ Read More ]

Robotic case

[QUOTE="liqgold2@aol.com, post: 486961, member: 729454"] This appears to be a partial nephrectomy for a bifid or double urinary system (double ureter and renal pelvis) where a partial ureterectomy of ... [ Read More ]

Robotic case

This appears to be a partial nephrectomy for a bifid or double urinary system (double ureter and renal pelvis) where a partial ureterectomy of the double ureter is also performed. Code 50534 for the p... [ Read More ]

N13.5 or N13.8

[URL='https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/i10cmHandler.do?_k=201*N13&_a=view'][U]N13[/U][/URL] Obstructive and reflux uropathy [LIST] [*] [URL='https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/i10cmHandler.do?_k=201*N13.7... [ Read More ]

77080- Rejected due to patients age?

If 77080 is an age-specific CPT code, then verify correct DOB on claim, or if recurring denial reason, then verify payer has correct age and DOB. So correct and resubmit. If not, Medicare Part B co... [ Read More ]

Diagnosis Codes

I agree with the above two responses you received. The ICD-10 CM guidelines specifically state if you have a definitive condition that includes the symptom, the symptom is not listed separately. You c... [ Read More ]

Pain Management

We are having a lot of issues with our Pain Management. A patient comes in for pain management due to back, hip and leg pain due to sacroiliitis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar radiculopathy... [ Read More ]

Help Wanted

We are looking for a Coding instructor for the CPC course 20 week (starting on probably week 3--Karen can only do the first 3) and we just started. It is on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 and because we u... [ Read More ]

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