icd 9 code for obstructive macroglossia

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Short description: Cong macroglossia. ICD-9-CM 750.15 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 750.15 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for macroglossia?

750.15 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of macroglossia. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is the ICD-9 code for diagnosis?

ICD-9-CM 600.01 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 600.01 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 9 code for bronchitis W/O ExAC?

Diagnosis Code 491.20. ICD-9: 491.20. Short Description: Obst chr bronc w/o exac. Long Description: Obstructive chronic bronchitis without exacerbation. This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 491.20.

What is the ICD-9 code for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

The ICD-9 code range CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND ALLIED CONDITIONS for 490-496 is medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash. Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now 490

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What is the ICd-9 GEM?

The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is the ICd 10 code for bronchitis?

491.20 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of obstructive chronic bronchitis without exacerbation. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

The ICD code Q382 is used to code Macroglossia

Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties including in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. Macroglossia is uncommon, and usually occurs in children. There are many causes. Treatment is dependent upon the exact cause.

Coding Notes for Q38.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Q38.2 - Macroglossia'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Q38.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 750.15 was previously used, Q38.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What are the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, productive cough, and chest tightness. The two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema. A disease of chronic diffuse irreversible airflow obstruction. Subcategories of copd include chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

What is a chronic lung disorder?

A chronic and progressive lung disorder characterized by the loss of elasticity of the bronchial tree and the air sacs, destruction of the air sacs wall, thickening of the bronchial wall, and mucous accumulation in the bronchial tree.

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