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Look to These Key Strategies to Finesse Your Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Tap Coding

Published on Wed Dec 11, 2013

Hint: Keep an eye out for additional procedures, radiological supervision. When your neurosurgeon attempts a ventriculoperitoneal shunt tap, you have a clearly defined code for this service. Read on for ways to ethically maximize your pay for these services by accurately applying CPT® code 61070 (Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure). Spot the Service in [...]
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