Reimbursement 101 2011 - Cardinal Health
Reimbursement 101 2011 - Cardinal Health
Reimbursement 101 2011 - Cardinal Health
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Coding<br />
• ICD.9 codes start with a base 3 or 4 digit code and can be<br />
further specified with additional digits up to a total of 5<br />
digits.<br />
• The code with the highest level of specificity should be<br />
used used.<br />
• The code used should support the medical necessity of the<br />
procedure performed<br />
• Example:<br />
√4th 413 – Angina pectoris<br />
38<br />
• 413 413.0 0 - AAngina i ddecubitus bit<br />
• 413.1 - Prinzmetal angina<br />
• 413.9 - Other and unspecified angina pectoris<br />
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