ICD-9 code V26 for Procreative management is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (V20-V29).
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Hi, I'm doing some research on this question but for starters it is really important to look at the carrier's policies. [COLOR=rgb(147, 101, 184)]CCI v26.0 does not follow the guidance in the CP... [ Read More ]
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Recently, I have started coding for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology. I a... [ Read More ]
Here is what the guidelines state:
Genetic susceptibility status
Genetic susceptibility indicates that a person has a gene that increases the risk of that person developing the disease.
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[QUOTE="szareen, post: 354736, member: 278037"]I had a patient in a office who came in for initial fertility check up, she was trying to conceive for 2 years. She does not have a confirmed infertility... [ Read More ]
I had a patient in a office who came in for initial fertility check up, she was trying to conceive for 2 years. She does not have a confirmed infertility dx yet. DX V26.49 denied by her insurance as s... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Girlzsmom66, post: 337208, member: 314262"]89261 can be used for diagnostic test as well as IUI. It is billed under the male unless the female is using donor sperm, in which case, V26.1 would... [ Read More ]
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89261 can be used for diagnostic test as well as IUI. It is billed under the male unless the female is using donor sperm, in which case, V26.1 would be used as the diagnosis.... [ Read More ]
You have to use the V code...the patient has no 'condition' or disease. They're simply status kidney donor (V59.4). That your software won't "accept it" is unfortunate, but you shouldn't issue a dia... [ Read More ]
I am getting mixed answers on the Post Essure Confirmation test (HSG) and how its being billed/paid. We typically bill as follows:
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58340 v67.09 v26.51
74740 v67.09 v26.51
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