ICD-9 code 777.6 for Perinatal intestinal perforation is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER CONDITIONS ORIGINATING IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD (764-779).
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What recommendations do you have regarding class size for a new instructor? I am a coding manager within a large organization, this class would be perfo... [ Read More ]
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What recommendations do you have regarding class size for a new instructor? I am a coding manager within a large organization, this class would be perfo... [ Read More ]
What recommendations do you have regarding class size for a new instructor? I am a coding manager within a large organization, this class would be performed on my time and onsite at the organization.... [ Read More ]
There was a 27 y/o patient that came in with a diagnosis of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis with portal hypertension. 777.8 codes out for this but is getting denied due to age. Is there another diagnosis ... [ Read More ]
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Hello Everyone,
The incorrect catalog number was inadvertently placed on the CEU certificates for the July 18th chapter meeting.
We sincerely apologize for this error. Please bring the incorrect ce... [ Read More ]
I truly apologize for missing this posting. As chapter President, I try to check these often but have been out for medical reasons.
I too am wondering what you want the CEUs to count for. They are ... [ Read More ]
Any thoughts on coding ileus after a neonate had gastroschisis repair?
Would you choose transitory, newborn for the ileus 777.4 or postoperative 997.49 + 560.1? Do you drop the gastroschisis and ju... [ Read More ]