ICD-9-CM diagnosis code is 320.3 (Staphylococcal meningitis)
cervical adenitis
ICD 9 CM Code 041.12- Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
The CPT code for canceling a surgery, such as a hernia repair due to a medical reason like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection, is not directly specified in the CPT coding system. Instead, you may consider using an appropriate modifier (e.g., modifier 53 for discontinued procedure) alongside the original hernia repair procedure code. It is essential to document the medical necessity for the cancellation in the patient's medical record for accurate coding and billing. Always consult the latest coding guidelines or a coding professional for specific cases.
Medical code 0450 refers to "Bacterial meningitis, unspecified." This code is used in healthcare settings to classify and document cases of meningitis caused by bacterial infection when the specific type of bacteria is not identified. It is part of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system, which helps in billing, tracking health statistics, and ensuring proper treatment. Accurate coding is essential for effective patient care and healthcare management.
To code a headache, stiff neck, and fever due to meningitis, you would use the appropriate ICD-10 codes. For meningitis, you would typically use G00-G09 for central nervous system infections, specifying the type of meningitis (e.g., viral or bacterial). Additionally, you would code the symptoms using R51 for headache, M54.2 for cervicalgia (stiff neck), and R50 for fever. It's important to ensure that the primary diagnosis reflects the underlying condition (meningitis) while including the symptom codes as secondary diagnoses.
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The CPT code for Drainage of an Extensive Lymph node absess is cpt code 38305
use dx 041.19 for staphylococcus infection
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What is medical procedure code 92133
What is medical procedure code 92133