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Hi Rena!
1- I would use CPT code 25605 the closed treatment w/ manipulation of distal radius fx.
2- Look at ICD-9 codes 813.4 (Unless it is an open fracture, then it would be 813.5).
3- Look at... [ Read More ]
Sorry eveyone. I meant to say 67938 is correct. Dx would be 374.86 and also add V90.1 to V90.9 for the FB. I am sure you got it since 2007. LOL
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DX: Foreign body in the abdomen (CT showed a clip directly behind the umbilicus right at the peritoneal surface)
Procedure: Exploratory laparotomy with removal of foreign body.
The patient was pl... [ Read More ]
Hello,
What is the appropriate Dx code for retained cactus spine? I used a primary diagnosis of foreign body but need to indentify the foreign body. Looking at V90.33 or V90.89?
help.
Thank you
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I would use 10120 (Incision and Removal of foreign body, simple) and 729.6, V90.89. Code 20670 cannot be used since sutures are not implants and 15850 is under anesthesia (other than local), so unles... [ Read More ]
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I need help, hard to admit sometimes. Patient's symptoms are "Hematuria due to retained mesh in bladder". How do I code that for Medicaid? I have the Hematuria code, but then do I need the retent... [ Read More ]
Hello all,
I am new to ortho coding and I am trying to come up with the most appropriate dx code for this encounter.
Patient has a nail in his leg from injury on 4/27, went to ER on 4/29 and now ort... [ Read More ]
Question: What is the correct diagnosis for an ischemic blister of the right great toe? I can’t find “blister” under “ischemic” in the ICD-9 index, so is the best choice 915.3? Florida Subscriber Answer: The correct choice is 917.2 (Superficial injury [...]
Question: What is the correct diagnosis for an ischemic blister of the right great toe? I can’t find “blister” under “ischemic” in the ICD-9 index, so is the best choice 915.3? Florida Subscriber Answer: The correct choice is 917.2 (Superficial [...]
Question: What is the correct diagnosis for an ischemic blister of the right great toe? I can’t find “blister” under “ischemic” in the ICD-9 index, so is the best choice 915.3? Florida Subscriber Answer: The correct choice is 917.2 (Superficial injury [...]
Question: Our surgeon did a foreign body removal in the knee. The procedure details are as follows:Pre and post op-diagnosis: Foreign body, left knee.Case history: The patient had a large silicone implant inserted into the plantar aspect of the foot [...]
Plus: Some RAC programs have been put on the back burner for now.You may not be familiar with the ICD-10 code set yet, but it continues to grow anyway.CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code update, which not only shows [...]
Some conditions change classification.Ready or not, here it comes. More changes came down the pike for ICD-10, just over a year before you'll need to implement the new code set in your lab.CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code update, [...]
You may not be familiar with the ICD-10 code set yet, but it continues to grow anyway. CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code update, which not only shows which codes were added, deleted, and revised this year, but also [...]
You may not be familiar with the ICD-10 code set yet, but it continues to grow anyway. CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code update, which not only shows which codes were added, deleted, and revised this year, but also [...]
Consider these changes that have already been instituted before the code set even takes effect. You may not be completely familiar with the ICD-10 code set yet, but it continues to grow anyway. CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code [...]
Plus: Some RAC programs have been put on the back burner for now.You may not be familiar with the ICD-10 code set yet, but it continues to grow anyway. CMS recently posted the 2012 ICD-10 code update, which not only [...]
Increase Diagnoses Coding Compliance with Medicare Transmittal and Manuals directives right at code level.