fredcpc
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Doctor's Impression: Ear Dermatitis. Will treat with Prednisolone ophthalmic 2 drops b.i.d. x 14 days. What is the ICD 9 for this? Is is a 692.x or 380.xx code? I am leaning to 692.1, not sure here.
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Wiki Ear Dermatitis ICD 9 code
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NaliniAAPC
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Hi,
You can code from 692.x ,Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. no need to take 380.xx.
Regards,
Nalini CPC
You can code from 692.x ,Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. no need to take 380.xx.
Regards,
Nalini CPC
fredcpc
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Ear Dermatitis
Can you help me understand why? More serious....?? It was caused by baby oil. Does that change the code?
Can you help me understand why? More serious....?? It was caused by baby oil. Does that change the code?
NaliniAAPC
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Hi,
Ear Dermatitis , it means affected area is external ear, inflammation(Because of baby oil), not in the inner ear.so i think no need to take from 380.xx.
Regards,
Nalini CPC
Ear Dermatitis , it means affected area is external ear, inflammation(Because of baby oil), not in the inner ear.so i think no need to take from 380.xx.
Regards,
Nalini CPC
fredcpc
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Ear Dermatitis
Ok, thanx. I agree. But what is the difference between eczema and dermatitis?
Ok, thanx. I agree. But what is the difference between eczema and dermatitis?
eadun2000
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The code is 380.22.
fredcpc
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Ear Dermatitis
Woww! I have votes for 380.22 and 692.1. What to do?
Woww! I have votes for 380.22 and 692.1. What to do?
eadun2000
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Woww! I have votes for 380.22 and 692.1. What to do?
Per TWO encoders (one Ingenix and one 3M), for dermatitis of the ear due to substance in contact with skin of the external ear it is 380.22.
fredcpc
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Ear Dermatitis
Ok, final answer...380.22.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Ok, final answer...380.22.
Happy Holidays everyone!