Question 1

please explain in laymans terms what icd10 medical code, m54.16 means?

Accepted Answer

: M54.16 is the code for disease (usually manifested as pain or skin numbness, tingling, etc.) of the lumbar spines' nerve root(s). Take care.

Question 2

hi . i have to have a gland cut out the one just on the top side of the bridge of my norse , so it is between the nose and the eye almost in the eye socket , my go said i go to a specialist? what code do i need ? before i go will
medical pay ?

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Confusing post: You likely need to see an eye surgeon and your GP should know who is available in your area. There are codes for diagnosis &amp; codes for procedures. What might apply in your case would be decided by those who treat you. The docs on this site have no access to or information about health insurance plan coverage around the world where this site can be seen.

Question 3

what is a diagnosis code for z039?

Accepted Answer

That's the code: Z039 is the diagnosis code.  It has a letter followed by three numbers.  It is an ICD-10 diagnosis code.

Question 4

is muscle spasm a diagnosis code?

Accepted Answer

ICD-9: 728.85.

Question 5

what is the diagnosis code of a torn muscle in his calf?

Accepted Answer

Most likely this one: "strain"

http://www.Icd9data.Com/2012/volume1/800-999/840-848/844/844.9.Htm.

Question 6

diagnosis code for hnp lumbar spine ?

Accepted Answer

722.10: In icd-9 which is still the standard it is 722.10.

Question 7

what is 78079 diagnosis code for blood work?

Accepted Answer

Malaise&fatigue: The icd-9 code 780.79 is for malaise and fatigue.

Question 8

is a billing code of 710.0 for the insurance a firm diagnosis or could it be used to justify an ana panel ? thanks !

Accepted Answer

Labs: Unfortunately, insurance requires codes to justify testing and there is no way to say that an ANA panel is being run for testing for possible lupus or other diseases. We run tests for many possibilities, not just firm diagnoses.

Question 9

what diagnosis code can i use for an adult with cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

343 series: Although the names of the codes can include infantile they still apply to adults that developed as infant or are congenital.

Question 10

what is the diagnosis code for open venous stasis ulcers?

Accepted Answer

ICD-9: Per icd-9, the diagnostic code is 454.0.

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Please explain in laymans terms what icd10 medical code, m54.16 means?

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Hi . i have to have a gland cut out the one just on the top side of the bridge of my norse , so it is between the nose and the eye almost in the eye socket , my go said i go to a specialist? what code do i need ? before i go will medical pay ?

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What is a diagnosis code for z039?

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Is muscle spasm a diagnosis code?

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What is the diagnosis code of a torn muscle in his calf?

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Diagnosis code for hnp lumbar spine ?

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What is 78079 diagnosis code for blood work?

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Is a billing code of 710.0 for the insurance a firm diagnosis or could it be used to justify an ana panel ? thanks !

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What diagnosis code can i use for an adult with cerebral palsy?

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What is the diagnosis code for open venous stasis ulcers?

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