Don’t take denials personally; it’s all in the code.
A great code to use if you have a child with apraxia, according to the medical experts from the Cherab Foundation, is 781.3 which is “lack of muscle coordination /coordination disorder.” This shows a physical diagnosis, which is typically covered, versus a developmental diagnosis, which is typically not covered.
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The code for apraxia is under ICD-9 Codes.
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Posted: June 25, 2006 by cherab
Don’t take denials personally; it’s all in the code.
A great code to use if you have a child with apraxia, according to the medical experts from the Cherab Foundation, is 781.3 which is “lack of muscle coordination /coordination disorder.” This shows a physical diagnosis, which is typically covered, versus a developmental diagnosis, which is typically not covered.
Website at which to Research Codes:
The code for apraxia is under ICD-9 Codes.
Insurance Code Website
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