Advanced Search

Neurosurgery Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Deciphering Diagnosis Code Notes

Published on Fri Feb 04, 2022

You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.

Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:

Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Neurosurgery Coding Alert

News You Can Use:
CF (Slightly) Upped Again; Errata Straightens Spinal Issues
In a rare move, CMS increased the CF after the final rule this year. The [...]

Modifier Madness:
Code Partial Services With 26, 54
When you’re coding for post-op care only, use this modifier. Whatever the reason, there are [...]

Imaging:
Get Specific When Choosing MRI Code
Anatomy only the beginning when looking for right MRI code. Patients that report to your [...]

You Be the Coder:
Deciphering Diagnosis Code Notes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered a fracture Encounter notes indicate that the [...]

Reader Questions:
CPT® Rolls Out New Telehealth Modifier
Question: I heard there was a new telehealth modifier that we’re supposed to be using now. [...]

Reader Questions:
Tic Douloureux Tracks to This Dx
Question: Our provider treated a patient with “tic douloureux.” Is there a straight line to an [...]

Reader Questions:
Make Sure You’re Up on Modifier 25 Rules
Question: Have the modifier 25 rules changed now that the E/M guidelines are different? My co-worker [...]

View All