Performance of wrong operation (procedure) on correct patient (E876.5)

ICD-9 code E876.5 for Performance of wrong operation (procedure) on correct patient is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MISADVENTURES TO PATIENTS DURING SURGICAL AND MEDICAL CARE (E870-E876).

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Need DX-pt sent for labs by dentist

[QUOTE="dtricia, post: 335775, member: 51425"]Here is the scenario. The dentist sustained a finger stick while treating the patient. He sent the patient for labs , Hep B, Hep C, HIV. He was seen in ur... [ Read More ]

IV infiltration

[b]Diagnosis Coding IV infiltration[/b] Hi, You can code 999.88, 923.9, 729.5,and E870.9 or E876.7... [ Read More ]

need diagnosis help please . . . .

Hi there, I would look at coding 824.8 for the fracture, and either E876.8 or E876.9 for the latrogenic, or "due to physician accident" portion..... Hope this helps.... [ Read More ]

Medicare Misadventure Case Billing

Pt. was undergoing hemorrhoidectomy using PPH stapler, when the stapler malfunctioned and her rectum was accidently stapled shut. Apparently a resection/repair was not a possibility in this case, and ... [ Read More ]

dilocated lasik flap

[QUOTE="cpccoder2008, post: 132724, member: 6258"]does anyone know the diagnosis for dilocated lasik flap ? would it be 379.32 or 379.39 ?? thanks[/QUOTE] I think a better code would be 998.32 Disru... [ Read More ]

Bovie burn

Do you mean the ICD-9 for the burn? I would use the correct burn code and probably E876.8. Otherwise I'm not sure what CPT code you would be looking for. Laura, CPC, CEMC... [ Read More ]

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