ICD-9 code V45.76 for Acquired absence of organ, lung is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH A CONDITION INFLUENCING THEIR HEALTH STATUS (V40-V49).
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Z95.1 status CABG, i.e. pt. has had a CABG surgery. Replaces V45.81
Z95.5 status stent, i.e. pt. has had coronary stent placed. replaces V45.82
Z98.61 status PTCA, i.e. pt. has had PTCA only. replace... [ Read More ]
We have researched on this in our office, but have not found any clear answers and want to be sure we are billing these correctly. Thanks in advance.
ICD-10 crosswalk for V53.31 (pacemaker reprogra... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="ram, post: 116536, member: 56491"]As per ICD guideline, 'status post' indicate that 'a patient is either a carrier of a disease or has the sequelae or residual of a past disease or condition &... [ Read More ]
Our practice uses the 996.01 and V45.01 for pacemaker end of life. Check dictation to see if DX codes can be used. If the payer is Medicare use the KX modifier. If the pacemaker was placed within the ... [ Read More ]
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Hi Dave,
I just finished it today!! I went through the 600 cases twice before I took the 3 Module tests. It took me almost 2 months to complete (I'm working overtime at a full... [ Read More ]
[b]incarcerated umbilical hernia[/b]
incarcerated umbilical hernia: 552.1 is correct
999.9: was there a complication?
V45.89: is there a neuropacemaker or other electronic device?... [ Read More ]
My provider put incarcerated umbilical hernia with mesh for the diagnosis in his soap note, but coded this 553.1, 999.9 & V45.89. Wouldn't it be 552.1, and why would he code the other 2. This is my ... [ Read More ]
I want to make sure I'm coding this correctly. Patient with gallbladder drain following postponed gallbladder surgery. Now presents to outpatient clinic with pain at the drainage site.
Exam shows dr... [ Read More ]
I have one where they had RT TKA on 4/28/15* on this follow up 6/19/2015 the diagnosis is: Status post with arthrofibrosis.* He is in the global period.*
Not sure how to code the arthrofibrosis.**... [ Read More ]