A patient was seen in the provider’s office and diagnosed with influenza with pneumonia. The provider selected J18.9. Refer to the Tabular List to verify code J18.9. Is it correct to report code J18.9? Why?
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What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an abnormal cervical pap…
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for an abnormal cervical pap smear?
What is the function of the Cowper’s glands?
What is the function of the Cowper’s glands?
What type of insurance is Medicare Part D?
What type of insurance is Medicare Part D?
A teenager has been chronically depressed since the separati…
A teenager has been chronically depressed since the separation of her parents 1 year ago and moving to a new city. Her school grades continued to slip and she has not made new friends. She has frequent crying episodes and is no longer interested in her appearance. She has attended the community mental health center and participates in group sessions. Recently her depression exacerbated to the point inpatient admission was required. The provider diagnosed adjustment disorder with emotional and conduct disturbances. Due to the length of the depression and no real improvement, the provider discussed electroconvulsive therapy with her mother. After discussing benefits and risks, the mother consented to the procedure. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for the electroconvulsive therapy?
Under general anesthesia, a provider excises one chalazion f…
Under general anesthesia, a provider excises one chalazion from each upper eyelid. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
A patient with MEN1 (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1) has sur…
A patient with MEN1 (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1) has surgery to remove three of her parathyroid glands and part of the fourth parathyroid gland. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?
What is the ICD-10-CM code for classical migraine?
What is the ICD-10-CM code for classical migraine?
The patient is a 53-year-old male with benign prostatic hype…
The patient is a 53-year-old male with benign prostatic hypertrophy causing urinary obstruction and requires the placement of a temporary urethral stent. What CPT® code is reported for this service?
A woman with a long history of rectocele has perineal scarri…
A woman with a long history of rectocele has perineal scarring from multiple episiotomies and has developed a rectovaginal fistula with perineal body relaxation. She has transperineal repair with perineal body reconstruction and plication of the levator muscles to correct these conditions. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported?