Jul 26, 2010 | Medical billing basics
ICD-9-CM Coding System International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes indicate the condition, symptoms, problems, complaints, diagnosis or other reasons for the visit or procedure. In other words, ICD-9 codes...
Jul 26, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Using ICD-9 V Codes When circumstances other than a disease or injury need to be recorded as a diagnosis, a V code must be used. Some examples are: a patient comes in for a prostate check-up because of family history; a patient is seen due to his desire to be...
Jul 21, 2010 | Medical billing basics
ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT AND PROSTHETIC MANAGEMENT Orthotic Training (CPT code 97760) The draft LCD states that “usually less than 30 minutes is necessary for static orthotics training” and that typically “orthotic training can be completed in three (3) visits.” That may...
Jul 12, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Humana Military and PGBA remind you that it is especially important to use the proper V codes (when applicable) for claims reimbursement. A V code may designate a primary diagnosis for an outpatient claim that explains the reason for a patient’s visit to your office....
Jul 2, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Impact on ICD-9-CM Coding Claims for physicians’ services submitted on or after July 1, 2005, with a truncated ICD- 9-CM diagnosis code for the date of service given will be “returned as unprocessable.” Important Note: It is imperative to use the most recent version...
