Earlier this month, we showed you how to find the correct ICD-10 equivalent of an ICD-9 code; discussed tips for coding pain and injuries; and provided you with a list of common therapy-specific codes. Now, let’s talk about how to navigate the alphanumeric coding labyrinth known as ICD...
This 83-year-old patient presented to my office this morning complaining of knee pain and wanting to see an orthopedic surgeon for a knee replacement. My first impression of the patient was that he appeared lethargic and extremely tired-looking. Upon questioning, he stated that he was far ...
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What is the CPT code for the procedure, operative arthroscopy left knee? What skin disorder might be found in a person who is elderly, debilitated, or paralyzed? Acute hemorrhage cystitis is a common toxic effect seen with: a. Vincristine b. Tamoxifen c. Doxorubicin d. Cy...
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The most expensive of the top 10 ICD-9-CM trauma codes was dislocation of the knee. Significant differences in expenditure categories were found for office-based, outpatient, emergency department (ED), dental, and other medical care. After adjustment for comorbidities and demographics, the adjusted...
The patient had a bilateral knee replacement, unicompartmental on the metal side, placed with cement. How is this coded? 2 An articulating spacer loaded with antibiotics was placed in the hip joint after removing the infected prosthesis. What root operation is used for the placement of the arti...
[], 'motivator': 'Motivator: MRIÕs are used too early and too often for ' 'mechanical low back pain; they are only indicated when ' 'there are red flags or radicular symptoms where there ' 'might be need for intervention', 'name': 'MRI Lumbar Spine for Low Back Pain', 'oid':...
The ICD-9 diagnostic code for cervical somatic dysfunction is 739.1. • Although other codes are used, they are not specific as indicators for manual treatment. • Physical evaluation procedures for CHA are the same as for upper back and neck pain (see Chapter 6). A general screening exam...
unspecified M25.50 Pain in unspecified joint M25.569 Pain in unspecified knee M25.50 Pain in unspecified joint M54.5 Low back pain M60.9 Myositis, unspecified M79.609 Pain in unspecified limb M81.0 Age-related osteoporosis w/o current pathological fracture M89.9 Disorder of bone, unspecified R56.9...