(729)

Other disorders of soft tissues (729)

ICD-9 code 729 for Other disorders of soft tissues is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -RHEUMATISM, EXCLUDING THE BACK (725-729).

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N13.5 or N13.8

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Pain Management

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Potential Genicular nerve & Si Joint Ablation Codes in 2020

In the 2019 OPPS/ASC final rule, it appears CMS published a comment from someone who states they are aware of the planned creation of CPT codes for radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves and SI ... [ Read More ]

What CPT codes would be billed for this?

I realize the dx codes are ICD-9, but I am most interested in the correct CPT codes for this. Any help would be appreciated. Pre-op. Diagnosis: 1.356.9 Peripheral Neuropathy 2.353.6 Phantom limb... [ Read More ]

blue cross cpt 97016

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UHC Denial

I have several Physical Therapy claim that have been denied for "Processed According to Allowable" but I think this is an error. We billed 1 unit of 97035 (GP) and three units of 97110 (GP). UHC paid... [ Read More ]

Cad-I have a dx.

Sorry I forgot to specify with angina unspecified. Is it ok to use[B] both[/B]? [B]I25.719[/B] for SVG graft with [B]I25.729 [/B]for LIMA graft?? thank you... [ Read More ]

Processed According to Allowable - Denial

Lower extremity weakness

Per Coding Clinic, 4th Quarter, 1988, page 12..."Weakness of the limbs without mention of muscle weakness, is assigned to 729.89, other musculoskeletal symptoms referable to limbs." Shari RN, CPC-A... [ Read More ]

Medicare coverage for 11720

Per the LCD... " In the case of ambulatory patients there exist both: Clinical evidence of mycosis of the toenail AND Marked limitation of ambulation, pain, and/or secondary infec... [ Read More ]

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