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    Wiki Zoladex for Ovarian Suppression in premenopausal women?

    I am curious to know how people are coding for Zoladex when given for ovarian suppression for premenopausal women starting chemo or an AI? In the past we have used the Z codes Z31.84 for fertility preservation prior to tx and Z79.818 for the use of Zoladex along with the Breast CA codes. We...
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    Wiki Left cephalic vein mediport placement/c-arm

    Hello everyone, I am coding a case for a patient with breast cancer (C50.912, C77.3) who received a Mediport. It is listed as a "LEFT CEPHALIC VEIN MEDIPORT PLACEMENT/C-ARM." I am having difficulty finding the appropriate CPT and anesthesia code for this procedure. Any input would be...
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    Wiki Clarification on DX Breast Cancer

    Hello All, I work for a plastic surgeon that specializes in Breast reconstruction post mastectomy. I recently passed my CPC exam and have began coding for EM. I also code pre-certs for surgeries. My coders have been taking the lazy route and code C50.911/.912/.919. I am trying to be as accurate...
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    Wiki Help Learning Breast Surgery Coding

    Hi! I am new to coding breast surgeries and I am looking for resources that will help me. Are there any books or websites or anything that will help? I have found a few places online but some of the information I am finding can be confusing. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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    Wiki 19499 is being denied to 19357

    Has anyone heard of medical insurances paying on both 19357 and 19499 in the same operative session. I am having Medicare, UHC and BCBS that are denying the 19499 as included in 19357. I see don't see anywhere that 19499 is global to 19357. Please Help!
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    Wiki Breast Reconstruction - reviewed Medicare

    Hello everyone, I work for a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Birmingham, MI. We just reviewed Medicare CCI edits and it is including 14301 (adjacent tissue transfers) in the breast reconstruction codes along with 15734. Our practice is primarily breast cancer patients, so these bundled...
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