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ICD9 code is the diagnosis code and a CPT is the procedure code
Orthopnea is a symptom, not a procedure. It can have an ICD9 code but not a CPT code.
what are subcategories in cpt
The CPT manual, or Current Procedure Terminology manual, is the book used in teh physician's office to code procedure. It's companion is the ICD9 coding book.
coding of immunizations and chemotherapy can be found in the medicine section of the cpt book...
Cpt -31287 icd9- 461.3
Current Procedural Terminology
77073
CPT
ICD9 CM Code 300.00 - Anxiety state, unspecified.
There is no simple ICD9 and CPT crosswalk. Many ICD9s can be associated with a given CPT, and vice versa. Some insurers will report acceptable ICD9s for a given CPT. For those, contact the insurer directly.
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