Problems with head neck and trunk (V48)

ICD-9 code V48 for Problems with head neck and trunk 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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External Cause - Jumping From Car

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External Cause - Jumping From Car

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External Cause - Jumping From Car external cause vehicle accident

Morning Everyone! I have a debate in my office going on right now in regards to the following: The HPI states a patient jumped from a moving car to escape the other occupants. The provider picked c... [ Read More ]

Stent Code

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Retained bullet in head?

I think late effects of intracranial injury is good (though the bullet probably caused a fracture at the time), followed by headache. I don't know if you need to include the bullet if you're not spec... [ Read More ]

Help w/dx code

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