Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Biopsy Isn't Mandatory To Diagnose Cancer
Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
- Coding Tips:
Gain Clarity to Report Genetic Counseling with These Top 5 Questions
Pay attention to who provided the services. You may face denials for genetic counseling services [...] - HCPCS:
Update Your Practice to Calculate Microcuries for A9606
New methodology does not change cost of treating an average-weight patient. You have been submitting [...] - What is Xofigo?
Xofigo is radium Ra 223 dichloride that is available as an injection. Your physician will [...] - ICD-10-CM:
Gear Up To Implement ICD-10-CM This Year without Fail
Testing reveals 81% success rate; most errors unrelated to ICD-10-CM. You can now be certain [...] - Do Not Anticipate Any Further Delays for ICD-10-CM
Obama signs the Medicare access and CHIP reauthorization act. If you haven’t yet begun your [...] - Reader Questions:
Confirm Pathology Service before Submitting Mohs Codes
Question: A patient presented to our physician with a diagnosis of primary squamous cell carcinoma on [...] - Reader Questions:
Biopsy Isn't Mandatory To Diagnose Cancer
Question: In an elderly patient, who showed signs of bone metastasis, our physician wants to avoid [...] - Reader Questions:
Be Specific for Scratch/Prick Tests with 95004
Question: A patient reported to our office with wheezing, shortness of breath, and extensive rashes. Our [...] - Reader Questions:
ICD-10-CM Has More Than One Options for Dry Mouth
Question: In a patient, who has been on chemotherapy, our physician has documented ‘dry mouth’ as [...] - You Be the Coder:
Check if or when Payers Cover Non Face-To-Face Services
Question: In a patient with suspected acute myeloid leukemia, our physician wanted to seek opinion from [...]
