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How to Be the Best Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Biopsy Coder

By Stacie Buck, RHIA, CIRCC, CCS-P, RCC
In Healthcare Business Monthly
May 2nd, 2019
1 Comment
Doing so requires understanding the 2019 coding changes for reporting these two services during the same session. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, new CPT® codes were introduced to report fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. Proper coding of these procedures...
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Double-check Duplex Scan Documentation

By Stacie Buck, RHIA, CIRCC, CCS-P, RCC
In Billing
Aug 9th, 2018
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Proper coding and reimbursement of services depend on it. Coding for duplex scans can be tricky because provider reports do not always include the necessary documentation. Here’s what you need to know about common duplex exams and the documentation c...
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Modifying Diagnostic Test Orders

By Stacie Buck, RHIA, CIRCC, CCS-P, RCC
In Compliance
May 23rd, 2018
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It is expected that testing facilities will not routinely modify diagnostic test orders from the ordering physician. Although diagnostic test orders may conditionally request an additional diagnostic test, the conditional request must come from the or...
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Endovascular Coding in 2018

By Stacie Buck, RHIA, CIRCC, CCS-P, RCC
In Coding
Apr 1st, 2018
4 Comments
New, deleted, and revised codes capture the latest in endovascular repair. Major changes went into effect for coding endovascular repair procedures on Jan. 1. Multiple surgical codes (34800-34806, 34825-34826, 34900) and radiological supervision and ...
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Follow the Rules of Diagnostic Test Orders for Radiology

By Stacie Buck, RHIA, CIRCC, CCS-P, RCC
In Healthcare Business Monthly
Jun 1st, 2017
1 Comment
Avoid fighting stacks of denials by adhering to documentation requirements in LCDs. The importance of diagnostic test orders to proper compliance and reimbursement is well illustrated by a personal story. Years ago, I received a frantic phone call fro...
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