Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Dig Deep for Drug Dependence Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from clonazepam (Klonopin) dependence with withdrawal, what... Read more
Dig Deep for Drug Dependence Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from clonazepam (Klonopin) dependence with withdrawal, what... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Look to Combination Code for Some Myelographies
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the PM specialist saw a patient with granulomas in... Read more
Look to Combination Code for Some Myelographies
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the PM specialist saw a patient with granulomas in... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Use 4 Simple Strategies to Differentiate Migraine Codes
Hint: In many cases, you'll be coding out to the 6th character. ICD-10-CM coding for migr... Read more
Use 4 Simple Strategies to Differentiate Migraine Codes
Hint: In many cases, you'll be coding out to the 6th character. ICD-10-CM coding for migr... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Name Gait Abnormality, Nail Dx Coding
Question: If a patient has a diagnosis of abnormal gait, am I able to assign an ICD-10-CM ... Read more
Name Gait Abnormality, Nail Dx Coding
Question: If a patient has a diagnosis of abnormal gait, am I able to assign an ICD-10-CM ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Choose Single Code for These Paralysis Patients
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from sudden, unexplained muscle ... Read more
Choose Single Code for These Paralysis Patients
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from sudden, unexplained muscle ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Stay Sharp to Nail the Right Sacroiliac Joint Treatment Code
PM specialist could perform several services to treat these injuries. A common complaint ... Read more
Stay Sharp to Nail the Right Sacroiliac Joint Treatment Code
PM specialist could perform several services to treat these injuries. A common complaint ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Do This When Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Tests
Question: An established 62-year-old patient presents with a seven-month history of chroni... Read more
Do This When Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Tests
Question: An established 62-year-old patient presents with a seven-month history of chroni... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Choose CRPS II Code With Causalgia in Mind
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “CRPS II.” I see codes ... Read more
Choose CRPS II Code With Causalgia in Mind
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “CRPS II.” I see codes ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Prevent Inaccurate Stroke Coding FAST
When a patient displays these four symptoms, stroke is a real possibility. When a patient... Read more
Prevent Inaccurate Stroke Coding FAST
When a patient displays these four symptoms, stroke is a real possibility. When a patient... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Get Patients to Track Pain With Diary
Question: We are a small pain management (PM) clinic in a rural area. We treat several eld... Read more
Get Patients to Track Pain With Diary
Question: We are a small pain management (PM) clinic in a rural area. We treat several eld... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know Aura Symptoms to Shore up Migraine Coding
Question: I know that with migraines, aura refers to feelings and symptoms a patient notic... Read more
Know Aura Symptoms to Shore up Migraine Coding
Question: I know that with migraines, aura refers to feelings and symptoms a patient notic... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Remember Chemodenervation Components for Complete Coding
Lead-up to procedure could include EMG, NCS — and more. When a patient suffers from con... Read more
Remember Chemodenervation Components for Complete Coding
Lead-up to procedure could include EMG, NCS — and more. When a patient suffers from con... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Use This Guide to Tame PET Scan Coding Fears
Remember to note the drug supply type, as coding depends on it. There are high technical ... Read more
Use This Guide to Tame PET Scan Coding Fears
Remember to note the drug supply type, as coding depends on it. There are high technical ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know the Differences, and Similarities, Among Different TBI Codes
Question: What's the difference between a diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a focal... Read more
Know the Differences, and Similarities, Among Different TBI Codes
Question: What's the difference between a diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a focal... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know Hemiplegia Type Before Settling on Dx
Question: If a patient is suffering from hemiplegia, what ICD-10-CM code should I report? ... Read more
Know Hemiplegia Type Before Settling on Dx
Question: If a patient is suffering from hemiplegia, what ICD-10-CM code should I report? ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Look for Further Sequences/Sections When Coding CT and MRI
Question: What is the difference between a CT scan and an MRI? Tennessee Subscriber Answ... Read more
Look for Further Sequences/Sections When Coding CT and MRI
Question: What is the difference between a CT scan and an MRI? Tennessee Subscriber Answ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know When to Use Combination Code for Parkinson’s Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate a patient is suffering from “Parkinsons w/dyskinesia/... Read more
Know When to Use Combination Code for Parkinson’s Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate a patient is suffering from “Parkinsons w/dyskinesia/... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Signals Tell the Story When Coding Evoked Potential Studies
Remember to look for other services during these encounters. An evoked potential (EP) stu... Read more
Signals Tell the Story When Coding Evoked Potential Studies
Remember to look for other services during these encounters. An evoked potential (EP) stu... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Look to Combo Codes on Some Evoked Potentials
Question: A 58-year-old presents with a year of progressive weakness and stiffness in both... Read more
Look to Combo Codes on Some Evoked Potentials
Question: A 58-year-old presents with a year of progressive weakness and stiffness in both... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Ace Autonomic Nerve Injection Encounters With These Codes
Question: If the physician performs an autonomic nerve injection of an anesthetic agent, i... Read more
Ace Autonomic Nerve Injection Encounters With These Codes
Question: If the physician performs an autonomic nerve injection of an anesthetic agent, i... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Go to 6th Character for Epilepsy Diagnoses
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “epilepsy w/grand mal on ... Read more
Go to 6th Character for Epilepsy Diagnoses
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “epilepsy w/grand mal on ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know Steps to Follow for Arthrocentesis Coding
Physician will start with E/M, imaging to decide if service is necessary. Arthrocentesis ... Read more
Know Steps to Follow for Arthrocentesis Coding
Physician will start with E/M, imaging to decide if service is necessary. Arthrocentesis ... Read more
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Use 1 Code for 4-Limb EP Study
Question: A 34-year-old reports months of numbness and tingling in both hands and feet, no... Read more
Use 1 Code for 4-Limb EP Study
Question: A 34-year-old reports months of numbness and tingling in both hands and feet, no... Read more