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What is Bibasilar scarring?
Pneumonia in lower portion of the lungs
What is bibasilar airspace disease?
Bibasilar pulmonary nodules are small spots on the lungs. Most of these spots 60% are considered benign, although it is best to have them biopsied. These nodules can be seen on x ray when they are 1cm in size. Anything over 3cm is considered a mass
What is the correct code for viral pneumonia?
The ICD-9-CM code for Viral Pneumonia is 480.9
It is acceptable to code suspected pneumonia to the pneumonia code 486?
true
Is it acceptable to code suspected pneumonia to the pneumonia code 486?
False
Why would a ct show bibasail pneumonia and a chest xray show it to be clear lungs?
A CT scan may show bibasilar pneumonia due to its higher sensitivity and ability to detect subtle changes in lung tissue that a chest X-ray might miss. In some cases, pneumonia may be in its early stages or localized, which could appear normal on an X-ray due to its limited resolution. Additionally, differences in positioning during imaging or variations in fluid levels can also affect the visibility of pneumonia on X-rays. Lastly, a chest X-ray may not capture certain lung areas well, particularly the bases where bibasilar pneumonia is usually present.
Icd 9 code for pneumonia due to fungus?
The icd 9 code for pneumonia due to having a fungus is 484.8, called mycobacteria pneumonia.
What is the icd -9 code for community acquired pneumonia?
The ICD-9 code for community-acquired pneumonia is 481. This code specifically refers to pneumonia due to a specified organism, typically indicating a bacterial cause. For non-specific community-acquired pneumonia, the code 486 can also be used, which covers pneumonia without specifying the causative agent.
What is bilateral pleural effusions with bibasilar atelectasis of the abdomen?
A bilateral pleural effusion is when fluid builds up within tissues. These can combine with bibasilar atelectasis, otherwise known as collapsed lungs, and can be a result of an abdominal cancer.
What does medical code 90732 stand for?
pneumonia vaccination
What is bibasilar rales?
Rales are sounds that can be made in your lungs. Bibasilar means that the sounds are coming from the base of each one: bi=2 basilar= base, or lowest lung section.
What are the correct codes for dehydration due to pneumonia?
ICD 9 CM Code 276.51 for Dehydration and 486 for Pneumonia.
