Gastroenterology Coding Alert
Reporting Laser Tumor Ablation is Easier Than You Thought
Gastroenterology Coding Alert
- CPT® 2015 Part 2:
New Lower GI Endoscopy Changes Echo the Upper GI Endoscopy Changes From Last Year
You’ll reduce the amount of times you use modifier 52 for GI procedures. If you [...] - Modifiers:
CMS Unveils 4 New Modifiers to Offset Unwarranted Use of 59
Judicious selection and not playing safe will be the key terms for future. Popularity can [...] - ICD-10 Update:
Correct Complication Choices Will Conquer Ulcerative Enterocolitis Coding Obstacles
Get ready to learn changed disease terminologies. As the transition date to ICD-10 comes near, [...] - Readers Question:
Reporting Laser Tumor Ablation is Easier Than You Thought
Question: We encountered a colonoscopy patient recently who required a laser tumor ablation. What is the [...] - Reader Question:
Check CCI Edits Before Billing Control of Bleeding
Question: Our physician just performed an EGD with biopsy and control of bleeding for a Medicare [...] - Reader Question:
Prove Medical Necessity for Unlisted Procedure Claims
Question: One of our physicians performed a colonoscopy on a Medicare patient with ulcerative colitis (no [...] - Reader Question:
Reporting Clip Placement as Separate Code is a Surefire Way to Trouble
Question: Our GI recently performed a colon polyp removal with a hot snare. Resection and retrieval [...] - You Be the Coder:
Don't Get Vexed by Variceal Treatment
Question: What methods can gastroenterologists use to treat esophageal and gastric varices, and how should I [...]
