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Yes, You Can Use 44180 With Unlisted Code 58999
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You should code the lysis of adhesions with 44180 and the removal of the granulation from the vaginal cuff as 58999.(read
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Gastroenterology Coding: Go Easy With Your Modifier 25 Use
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While using modifier 25, the diagnosis associated with the evaluation & management service can be the same or different from the diagnosis associated with the same-day procedure.(read
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Orthopedic Coding: Three Tips To Give Wings To Your Plif Claims
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Whether or not you can report laminectomy separately, depends on the extent of the surgeon's effort. Here's a quick primer on PLIF coding.(read
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Stop Using 96402 For Lupron Injections In Noridian Patients
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With effect from March 1 this year, you will not be able to use administration code 96402 with some drugs as you have in previous years.(read
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87804: Tips To Stay Away From Denials For Second-strain Flu Testing Claims
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87804 describes the rapid flu test approved by the FDA requiring Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)-waived status. You should use this code for detection by visual identification.(read
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When Counseling Dominates, Cpt Allows You To Select Code Based On 'closest Typical Time'
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As per 2011 CPT manual, you can use the code closest to the documented time. If you are coding by time, choose the nearest typical time.(read
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Cpt 2011 Adds Two Add-on Codes To Describe Interstitial Device Placement During Another Procedure
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Prior to this year, if your surgeon carried out the device placement during an open or laparoscopic procedure, there was no way for you to capture the service. CPT 2011 changes this by adding two new add-on codes to describe interstitial device placement during another procedure.(read
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Three Caveats You Should Remember While Writing Off Patient Balances
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Find out if you know the bottom line when it comes to writing off patient balances by taking a look at this case study.(read
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Consider Dos While Billing 43235 With 91035
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When an endoscopy is carried out to investigate symptoms then the endoscopy procedure will be billed on the date it was carried out with the ICD-9 code representing the patient's symptoms.(read
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Dermatology Coding: Extensive Cleaning May Denote A Higher-level Code
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A patient presents with a 1.5-cm laceration of the eyebrow, and the dermatologist carries out an intermediate repair. Here you should report the intermediate wound separately from the simple closure.(read
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