Learn coding ICD 9 code for Breast mass

ICD 9 code for breast mass

Breast mass is very common finding for cancer patients. This breast mass will mostly lead to formation of tumor. Hence, this abnormal breast mass is very common in ICD 9 coding. ICD 9 code for Breast mass is coded mostly for Mammogram procedure and ultrasound of breast. This is the most common icd 9 you will come across for these procedure. Also, sometime breast lump is also code for ICd 9 code for breast mass. The icd 9 code for breast mass is 611.72. This code is used for even for biopsy procedure of breast.

611.72- Breast lump or mass

Correct Flank pain icd 9 code

Flank pain icd 9 code 

In icd 9 there are few code which is difficult to find and flank pain is one of them. Flank pain occurs when there is problem or diagnosis related to kidney. For example for kidney stones and hematuria patient have generally flank pain. It is very common for reteroperitoneal organs. So, do check the procedure done by the physician when the patient is coming with flank pain. Flank pain icd 9 code leads to other specified site of abdomen that is 789.09. Since, there is specific quadrant pain hence we code other specified icd 9 code for flank pain.

789.09- abdomen pain, other specified

Flank pain icd 9 code should be given for procedure which are done on abdomen or reteroperitoneal region. Do not given this code to any unrelated procedure like chest x ray, CT head, MRI joint the procedure will not be paid by the payer. Hence, do you Flank pain icd 9 code carefully.

When to use carotid endarterectomy cpt code

Basics about Carotid Endarterectomy CPT code

Carotid endarterectomy is done to treat any plaque or obstruction present in carotid artery. Carotid arteries are present in neck region. The incision is taken in neck for carotid endarterectomy and the plaque is removed from the carotid artery for proper blood flow in the artery. Carotid endarterectomy CPT code is 35301 which include patch as  well. So, use this code for Carotide endarterectomy in future.

35301- Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision.” 

CPT guidelines indicate that the code for thromboendarterectomy is used when “plaque or thrombus” is removed from the artery. There is not a CPT code for carotid endarterectomy. In this case it would be appropriate to use CPT code 35301. Do not forget to use LT or RT modifier to specify for which side of carotid artery has been treated.artery. 

Learn icd 9 code for pulmonary embolism

Basics about ICD 9 code for Pulmonary embolism

The icd 9 code for pulmonary embolism is used for any embolus present in the pulmonary artery. The main exam performed for pulmonary embolism is CTA Chest. The CTA chest 71275 exam is performed for pulmonary embolism. ICD 9 code for plumonary embolism is easy to find in code book. ICD 9 code 415.19 is used for coding Pulmonary embolism. The main sign and symptoms are as follows for pulmonary embolism

Chest pain - 786.50
shortness of breath - 786.05
dyspnea - 786.09

Learn ICD 9 code for Shoulder pain

Basics about icd 9 code for Shoulder pain

There are different ICD 9 code for joints from shoulder to ankle and each are specific codes. Always use a specific joint code should be used whenever there is sepecific diagnosis is used. We as a medical coder always learn to code a correct and sepcific code as per the documentation in the report. Below are the specific ICD 9 code for shoulder joint

shoulder-719.41
elbow- 719..42
wrist- 719.43
hand- 719.44
hip- 719.45
knee- 719.46
ankle-719.47