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General Surgery Coding Alert
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General Surgery Coding Alert
- CCI 19.3:
Get Ready for Numerous Digestive System Procedure Edits
Modifier indicator ‘0’ leaves few options. Don’t get too excited about the many surgical procedure [...] - CPT® 2014:
Prepare for Breast, Integumentary, Vascular, and Digestive Code Changes
Change ‘malignant neoplasm’ to ‘sarcoma’ for radical soft tissue resections. General surgery practices, beware: You [...] - CPT® 2014:
Look for New Breast Localization and Biopsy Codes Next Year
Focus on guidance to select proper code. Five codes for percutaneous breast biopsy and placement [...] - Correct Coding Initiative:
CMS Takes Back E/M Bundles That Quash Legit Pay
Check your modifier 25 claims for erroneous denials. Since July 1, you’ve been facing hundreds [...] - You Be the Coder:
Watch for Special Anatomic Repair Codes
Question: How should we report a” through and through” laceration repair of the lip? Report [...] - Reader Question:
Is E-Mail Ever HIPAA Compliant?
Question: We have a consultant who occasionally helps us with billing questions. I’d like to [...] - Reader Question:
Beware Ultrasound Guidance With Endoscopic Procedure
Question: If we document the endoscopic ultrasound and supervision, can we report 76975 with all [...] - Reader Question:
Check Circumstances for Edit Override
Question: When our vascular surgeon performs angioplasty, venography and stenting prior to placing a PICC [...] - Reader Question:
Compare ICD-9 With ICD-10
Question: I’ve seen so much information about transitioning to ICD-10, but could you summarize the [...] - Reader Question:
Distinguish Simple, Intermediate, Complex
Question: Based on the following note, should I bill for a complex or simple repair? [...]
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