Good Morning: If I am reading your question correctly, I would have 1 question and 1 recommendation. 1. Is the postoperative chest x-ray being performed only to "confirm placement" of the pacemaker ...[ Read More ]
Is there a scenario where it is ok to code the diagnosis "Presence of...." ([I]example: Z95.0[/I]) as primary diagnosis and then code "Postprocedural" diagnosis ([I]example: Z98.890[/I]) as secondar...[ Read More ]
Pt had a Lumpectomy. Should I use Dx Code Z98.890 as 'Personal Hx of Lumpectomy'?...[ Read More ]
Humana denied this claim stating it is a non-covered charge. I have done some reserach and I came accross and article saying you must code with Z98.890 or Z98.891 in order for insurance to cover this....[ Read More ]
Patient came in for a post-op f/u visit for a recent right knee surgery in which she had a right total knee arthroplasty. The provider codes a Z98.890. Patient pain is currently controlled with meds. ...[ Read More ]
Z98.890 would be incorrect because is a status code, not a reason for visit code; I would use Z47.1 instead.Z96.651 is correct (and required) as a secondary code, as instructed in the note accompany...[ Read More ]
Hello,When we have a office visit for right knee arthroplasty in a global period we code it as follows:[URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/Z98.890']Z98.890[/URL]99024Is it okay to ad...[ Read More ]
Hello,can anyone tell me when coding POST OP in Global Period can you just code [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/Z98.890']Z98.890[/URL] with a 99024 or do you need to have a diagnosis c...[ Read More ]
Hello,Can anyone tell me the correct way to code an x-ray during a global period.I have a report for a follow up after surgery and they did an x-ray. I am not sure how to code this and in what or...[ Read More ]
NOTE (Tuesday April 2, 2019 03:17 PM)Chief Complaint: Three week recheck, feeling a little better from her sinus surgery.History of Present Illness:is now about 2 weeks status post her sinus surger...[ Read More ]
