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My radiologist is saying if a superficial venous and deep venous ultrasound is done and dictated for venous insufficiency there should be two separate CPT codes. We have always used 93970 ... [ Read More ]
Is it appropriate to code 93975/93976 with a diagnostic abd, pelvic or scrotal US. Tech states it is protocol to do Doppler on every US. She said sometimes the order states with doppler but not always... [ Read More ]
CPT 2017 captures the most up to date clinical services for ear nose and throat specialists. CPT 2017 brings several code changes for otorhinolaryngology a specialty that has seen few if any code chan... [ Read More ]
Sort through the guidance to master use of modifiers PT and 33. By Anna Conlon Barnes CPC CEMC CGSCS When it comes to colonoscopy coding I keep Medicare rules clear of any commercial payer rules. In o... [ Read More ]
In a transmittal release May 27 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS describes the July 2011 update of the hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System OPPS. Added codes include C9730 B... [ Read More ]
Offering a wider scope of services can offset any losses. By Shelley C. Safian MAOMHSM CPCH CPCI CCSP CHA On Nov. 20 2009 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS published the Final Rule in ... [ Read More ]
by Jean Acevedo LHRM CPC CHC Just when you thought youd understood and implemented the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule MPFS and HCPCS Level II updates from late last year theyve changed again. These u... [ Read More ]
