MS. Christy A Fox
Lawton, OK 73505
Mobile: 5805126061
Email: [email]arite@sbcglobal.net[/email]
Work Experience:
HHS - LIHS
1515 NE Tatum Road Lawton, OK 73501
04/2017 - Present
Medical Reco... [ Read More ]
[b]Lab DOS[/b]
The quick answer is; if the specimen is stored less than 30 days the DOS is the collection date! I have provided the Medicare Reg for your reference. :)
40.8 - Date of Service (DOS) f... [ Read More ]
My first time coding for an infusion and need help checking my codes. An office visit was done at the 213 level before the Tx
Pt had abnormally high blood sugars in a known 250.02 per fingerstick and... [ Read More ]
If Bleomycin was given for 1225-1300 for 35 minutes then that gets 96413...then Bleomycin agin was given 1445-1515 for 30 minutes...what code does the second bleomycin get? Thank you! :)... [ Read More ]
The record is incomplete and I wouldn't code it as is.
Potassium chloride is typically run over an hour or more and that is the purpose of the saline - drug administration. I would send it back fo... [ Read More ]
[b]still confused[/b]
[QUOTE="OCD_coder, post: 305734, member: 16463"]You would need to know if the Toradol and Zofran were mixed into a single syringe. I have seen documented as two syringes and a ... [ Read More ]
We are seeking a certified coder/biller to perform billing functions for a mobile house call practice. Position requires current experience with billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Med... [ Read More ]
CPT hierarchy does matter with more complex procedures to be listed first as they are paid at the highest maximum allowable. Here is some good information on injections and the hierarchy:
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This is the first time I've had this situation and I'd like to get it right. Here is the pertinent dictation.
[I]1445 IV access obtained in left hand with 22 gauge quick cath... Banana bag hung (1L 0... [ Read More ]
How would you code - my question is do we charge for the both administration of the calcium and mag?
calcium gluconate/magnesium IVPB (separate bags) 1400-1435
Benadryl IVP ... [ Read More ]
Proposed rule seeks to reduce administrative burdens and address delays in patient care. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS announced a proposed rule on Dec. 6 2022 aimed at improving t... [ Read More ]
Choose the correct codes to paint an exact picture of a patients health. Weve all seen the facts and statistics on obesity in America. We are the most overweight country in the world said one commerci... [ Read More ]
The AAPC National Advisory Board NAB is a team of 22 professionals with diverse experience in the healthcare industry. They represent the voice of our members from all over the United States. We are p... [ Read More ]
An updated classification system changes how you may apply burn treatment and skin graft codes. CPT 2014 incorporates a major update for coding local treatment of burns 1600016036 and skin grafting us... [ Read More ]
When implementing or updating your practices electronic health record EHR system an independent think tank cautions that sometimes the prescribed cure to a practices communications problems may make t... [ Read More ]
