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Watch Out For 90-Day Global for Hemorrhoid Procedure

Published on Mon Dec 15, 2014

Question: Our gastroenterologist saw a patient in the office visit with subsequent advice to perform IRC. Patient also had IRC last month. How should I code for the encounter? Also, please explain the IRC procedure. Wyoming Subscriber Answer: Infrared Coagulation (IRC) is currently one of the most widely used office treatment for internal hemorrhoids. The physician uses a small probe to contact [...]
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