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What is the CPT code HTN?
CPT codes are used for outpatient procedures, not diagnosis coding. Hyptertension, unspecified 401.9 (ICD-9 dx code)
Which Coding system is used in digital telemetry?
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
What does someone in medical billing and coding do?
Medical coding is the coding of each patient's diagnosis with an ICD-9 code, which is a code number that is recognized world wide. An ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition) book contains a diagnosis code for every illness, disease, injury, etc. known to man, and is used world wide. Medical billing is the process of billing the medical companies, using the transcribed medical information and the diagnosis codes, to give the insurance companies all of the pertinent data required to process payment of medical services.
What coding system is used to bill for durable medical equipment?
The coding system to bill durable medical equipment is called the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System better known in the industry as HCPCS (think hics-pics) it consists of a letter and four numbers. Each code represents a particular piece of equipment or supply. The letter generally represents a category, B codes are used for enteral nutrition & supplies, E codes for most of the home equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.. When you bill medical equipment you also use ICD-9 codes or diagnosis codes. The ICD-9 code should represent a diagnosis that supports medical necessity for the equipment that is supplied to the customer.
What coding systems would be used to code a hospital claim submitted to an MCO for payment?
This would be the job of the IT director. They would put in the right coding system for the project that is in place.
What is the difference between icd and drg coding?
ICD is International Classification of Diseases used for the Diagnosis coding for the Physician and Hospital. DRG is Diagnosis Related Group, As Per IPPS of Medicare Pays as per the DRGs. Dr Guptha http://www.medicalcodingexperts.com/ DRG is used for the Inpatient Coding and Reimbursement. http://www.medesun.com/
Will an E-code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture?
will an e code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture? why or why not
What coding system is currently used in United States for inpatient coding?
CPT
What diagnosis code is used with procedure code 76815?
Diagnosis with five digits with a decimal after the two digit
What is code 99444 used for in cpt coding?
It is used for an online consultation.
What is diagnosis code 90807?
This is not a diagnosis code. This is a procedure code that refers to a visit to a psychiatrists office. This code is not used for an initial appt with a psychiatrist.
What does the medical abbreviation NOC mean?
NOC stands for "not otherwise classified," and is generally used in medical coding. When a coder is trying to find a specific code for a diagnosis, sometimes a precise match isn't available, and s/he chooses the NOC code.
