ICD-9 code 779.0 for Convulsions in newborn is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER CONDITIONS ORIGINATING IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD (764-779).
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I have a payer that requires ICD-9 coding. However, code 779.31 can no longer be used for billing after October 2015. How would I code this? Would I have the other codes in ICD-9 but this one in IC... [ Read More ]
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I noticed the discussion and must agree for signs and symptoms plus a MRI brain scan you should maybe use final dx code as 779.7 not 437.1. This all is ... [ Read More ]
We are receiving Workcomp denials that FLuoro code 77003 is included in value of other services. Upon appeal, the reply is to see 11/13/14 Federal Register, pages 65,779.
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