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    Wiki Z99.11 - Dependence on Respirator [Ventilator] Status - For CPAP??

    We have a few providers who are wanting to utilize the diagnosis code "Z99.11" for patients who consistently utilize a CPAP machine to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea. They feel that the CPAP qualifies as a respiratory device -- the patient is prescribed daily use, and there is medical necessity...
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    Wiki ICD 10 code for Mucous plug for Pulmonology help please!

    Hello, What is the correct code please? I am always confused which to code 1) excessive sputum (R09.3 or 2) Other Foreign Object in Other Parts of Respiratory Tract causing aspiration. I feel that 2) referring to "foreign object" is inaccurate because mucous isn't a foreign object, IMO. thank...
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    Wiki ICD10 for Fraying of the anteriosuperior labrum

    Hello, I would like some input/suggestions on what ICD10 you would use for "Fraying of the anteriosuperior labrum" of the right shoulder that was debrided. M75.81 has come up and also S46.011A - The injury to the patient's right shoulder was almost a year ago that was a partial rotator cuff...
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    Wiki History of Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease

    Hi, Maybe the answer is obvious, but if someone is documented as having chest pressure with a history of atherosclerosis coronary artery disease and they also have a history of CABG, would the coding R07.89, Z86.79, and Z95.1 or R07.89, I25.10, and Z95.1?
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    Wiki Coding BMI during puerperium.

    A physician documented that a puerperium patient is obese, and the patient’s chart has a listed body mass index (BMI) score. Can we assign an ICD-10-CM BMI code in this instance or should this never be done for an obstetrics patient? After much confusion, we were finally given an answer...
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    Wiki Sample cases for practice

    Hi, I found one website for Inpatient sample charts. You can subscribe or become a follower to get updates of the website. There is lot of DRG coding sample charts and sample questions in this website. www.inpatientmedicalcoding.com
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    Wiki Denial for incmpl/invalid DX or condition

    I have been researching on why these claims were denied for the following Diagnoses and can't seem to see why. Would it be the unspecified convulsions? I67.4 Hypertensive Encephalopathy N34.2 Other Urethritis G93.41 Metabolic Encephalopathy R56.9 Unspecified Convulsions What am I missing?
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    Wiki RV/LV Mass ICD 10

    Hello, What would the ICD-10 code be for RV/LV mass?
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    Wiki EXCLUDES 1 CLARIFICATIO

    I'm having an issue with this specific Excludes 1 problem: M20.4 (Other hammer toe(s), Acquired) shows Q66 (Congenital deformities of feet) in the Excludes 1; However, Q66 does not have the M20.4 codes in their Excludes 1. Why does a code appear in the Excludes 1 column of one code, but it's...
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    Wiki ICD-10 for Pregnancy NOS

    Hello everyone! Which code to use for Pregnancy NOS Z33.01 or Z34.90 for Texas Medicaid? Thanks everyone!!
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    Wiki COVID19 LAB BILLING/ ICD10 CODING/ ADD DIAGNOSIS FROM RESULT REPORT BEFORE BILLING 87635

    LAB CODERS HELP! I WORK FOR AN INDEPENDENT LAB. THEY ARE ASKING WOULD THE LAB EVER ADD U07.1 (CONFIRMED POSITIVE COVID-19) BASED ON POSITIVE TEST RESULTS FROM THE LAB NOT THE PHYSICIAN BEFORE FILING THE CLAIM? FOR EXAMPLE IF THE REQUISITION FORM/ LAB ORDER ONLY INCLUDED ICD10 REASON FOR...
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    Wiki bartholin cyst in pregnancy

    whats the codes for bartholin cyst in pregnancy
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    Wiki Coding Pressure Ulcers in the same area

    I'm need of clarification. When a patient has 2 pressure ulcers in the same area (ie. 2 separate ulcers on the left buttock, stage 2), would the code be used twice since the guidelines states "assign as many codes ... to identify all ..."? Or would coding it once suffice since both ulcers are...
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    Wiki Quick Reference Card for Radiology Diagnoses

    Has anyone come across any Quick Reference Card for Radiology Diagnoses that they would recommend? Mostly for Chest X-rays
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    Wiki How do we code multiple hemorrhoids sites with different degrees?

    Here is the documentation by the physician: What should be the ICD 10 code/s? ANOSCOPY: grade 2 bandable internal hemorrhoid Right Posterior LL positions, Right Anterior bandable grade 1 internal hemorrhoid
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