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Ak Removals: 17000-17111 With 99201 Can Fetch $120
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Here are three tips to help you report these services properly so that your practice won't miss out on about $41 for 99201 and $80 for 17000 or more, as per the national averages indicated in Medicare's 2011 Physician Fee Schedule.(read
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Surgery Coding: 153.3 Versus V10.05 May Not Be Clear
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If all the treatment pointed toward the primary cancer is complete, you are right that the proper diagnosis would be history of colon cancer(read
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Cardiology Coding: For Terminated Ptca, Use 92982-52
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In PTCA, the cardiologist threads a specialized guidewire through the blockage and passes a deflated balloon over the wire.(read
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Four Tips Crack The Tissue Selection Code
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You may be able to report 88363 to describe archive specimen tissue selection for tests such as molecular cytogenetics and in situ hybridization(read
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Internal Medicine Coding: Skin Biopsy Timing, Location, Intent
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Biopsy is a standard practice when removing skin lesions.In most instances, you'd not report biopsy of the same lesion separately with an excision or other removal.(read
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93224-93226: Three Holter Monitor Codes Likely To Get A Slight Boost In Pay
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Medicare is not requiring contractors to search their files to adjust claims they have already paid(read
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Ob-gyn Coding: Can 44180 Be Reported With Unlisted Code 58999
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All granulation tissue was removed from vagina as well as inflammation and what seemed like reaction to stitch.(read
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Internal Medicine Coding: Don't Forget Office Visits For Initial & Follow-up Patch Tests
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Add modifier 25 to your E/M code to notify the payer that the doctor carried out an initial evaluation that led her to complete patch testing on the patient.(read
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Gastroenterology Coding: V72.83 Is The Right Choice For Pre-colonoscopy Visit
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Medicare and some commercial carrier think about the service as covered in the colonoscopy procedure and not medically necessary as a separately billable service.(read
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Neurosurgery Coding: Pin Down Headache Dx Choice With These Tips
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ICD-9's alphabetic index doesn't include a specific listing for occipital headache. Owing to this, use the general code 784.0 , which includes "Pain in head NOS."(read
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