ICD-9 code 840.5 for Subscapularis (muscle) sprain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SPRAINS AND STRAINS OF JOINTS AND ADJACENT MUSCLES (840-848).
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I am assuming this is in an office and not in an outpatient hospital setting.
Units of J7999 is always one.
Is it compounded or is it multiple drugs? (You're billing commercial as multiple, but bil... [ Read More ]
I am in need of some guidance on billing multiple drugs for an infusion pump.
Example of how we do it now for Medicare: Under "description" ~ J7999 =
CMP DILAUDID 840 MG SUFENTANIL 235200 MCG KETA... [ Read More ]
There are 2 classes, Medical Coding (basic instructions on CPT and ICD 10) and Advanced Medical coding (more in depth coding and billing is added). They are only taught at the Dexter TRCC.
Certifica... [ Read More ]
1-15-19: Pt. underwent right total hip replacement.
2-21-19: Taken back to OR with "draining seroma." Dr. exchanged right total hip femoral ball and polyethylene liner and performed extensive la... [ Read More ]
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I wanted to put it out there that The Oregon Clinic is looking for a certified coder that has experience with E/M.
Their Central office is locate... [ Read More ]
For an adult with ADD I believe that the correct code is R41.840 for Attention and concentration deficit. Defined as:::
[LEFT][COLOR=#000000][FONT=Arial]Attention or concentration deficit is the i... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Cynthia Hughes, post: 416721, member: 18048"]Though the physician notes the increase in size of the left lateral ventricle as subtle (possible indication of failure to adequately drain fluid) ... [ Read More ]
[b]Complication of ventricular shunt[/b]
[QUOTE="maryv22, post: 416706, member: 292709"]After reviewing below scenario, how would you code and sequence the diagnoses? - Would you code the symptoms fi... [ Read More ]
Here are some additional resources about timeliness of documentation from The Joint Commission (TJC) that I came across today that may be of assistance as well:
[URL="https://www.jointcommission.org/... [ Read More ]
Hi,
Here is the LCD for Psychiatric codes [url]https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/lcd-details.aspx?LCDId=35101&ver=59&SearchType=Advanced&CoverageSelection=Local&ArticleType=SAD%7c... [ Read More ]