Member of the 1000 Post Club MelissaTX Posted January 3, 2008 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Since the Cushing's diagnosis is so elusive, I am keenly interested in what codes doctors use on my lab slips to order all of these tests. What is it they say I DO have?!?! I found this site to be very helpful. I am not sure where I got this, but I have been using it for quite a while. It is great! Click here to visit the website for diagnosis codes. I am proud to be getting a few more 255.0 listings on my lab slips now!! ~Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade4u Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks for this, Melissa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts casperslove Posted January 3, 2008 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 That is very cool Melissa! Thanks for finding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts Lorri Posted January 3, 2008 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 HEY MELISSA!!!! I HAD TO PUT THIS OUT HERE FOR EVERYONE TO SEE!!! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{THANK YOU}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} ANYONE THAT IS A NEWBY AND NEEDS SOME INFO, THIS LADY RIGHT HERE WILL DIG DEEP TO FIND IT FOR YOU!!! YOU HAVE BEEN THE STRENGTH AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THIS FOR ME AND I TRULY APPRECIATE ALL THE TIME YOU SPEND LOOKING THESE THINGS UP FOR US!!! HUGS, LORRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club MelissaTX Posted January 3, 2008 Author Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 This is what my latest lab order said: Diagnosis 277.7 Dysmetabolic syndrome x A multifaceted syndrome characterized by HYPERINSULINEMIA; dyslipidemia (HYPERLIPIDEMIA); essential HYPERTENSION; abdominal OBESITY; and GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE in individuals with INSULIN RESISTANCE. It is different from MICROVASCULAR ANGINA (cardiac syndrome X). ************* Diagnosis 227.3 Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland and craniopharyngeal duct ************* Diagnosis 626.4 Irregular menstrual cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judycolby Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thanks Melissa. I never used to pay as much attention to these kind of things. When we were in LA in June I noticed the insurance code on our lab slips. I tried finding it on the internet but was having a hard time. So I called my sister who works in Human Resources at our local hospital. I knew she could get it easy. I was surprised to find 255.0 equaled Cushings. I had thought testing would require some "lesser" code & then a move up the scale as results came in. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club WackyPhotographer Posted January 14, 2008 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 YOUR INBOX IS FULL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts rooon55 Posted January 14, 2008 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks Melissa, I happened to need this today. I called a Cosmetic dermatologist to see if Tattooing of my Eyebrows and eyeliner would be covered. They told me that they accept my Insurance, but have never billed for it. They were wondering which code to bill under, because all of their billing is usually under cosmetic enhancement and insurance won't pay for that. I am praying that my insurance will cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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