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bobthebuilder

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The condition bilateral contusion of ovaries (initial encounter) is assigned ICD-10-CM code(s) __________.
 a. S37.401A, S37.401A
  b. S37.402A
 c. S37.422A
 d. S37.499A

Question 2

When a bilateral ICD-10-CM code is not provided and the condition is bilateral, __________.
 a. assign separate codes for both the left and right side
  b. contact the cooperating parties for official guidelines
  c. generate a physician query to determine the code
 d. use CPT modifier -50 with the unspecified side code



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Jevvish

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


bblaney

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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