Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
Look to H26.0-- Codes for Nonsenile Cataracts
Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
- IOLs:
Coding for AC/PC IOLs? Read This First
You’ve got a little more work to do if your cataract patient wants more than [...] - ICD-10:
Look to H26.0-- Codes for Nonsenile Cataracts
Use sixth character to specify which eye is affected. In a previous issue, we looked [...] - CCI Update:
Beware Hospital Outpatient Clinic Bundles
G0463 edits affect more than 5,000 codes. Sometimes you’ll see a lull in new Correct [...] - Documentation:
Avoid Faltering on Signature Rules & Exceptions With These 3 Useful Tips
Analyze CMS’s requirements or you risk the wrong use of signatures. If you are not [...] - Reader Question:
No Needle Needed for 65205, 65220
Question: Can we code 65205 or 65220 if we used a cotton swab to remove a [...] - Reader Question:
Focus on 'Incident-to' Rules
Question: The following scenario occurred in our practice: Physician A covered an established patient office visit [...] - Reader Question:
Turn to Unlisted E/M If Visit Doesn't Match Key Element Requirements
Question: Can I use modifier 52 on 99201 if my provider only captures history and MDM [...] - Reader Question:
Don't Get Too Comfortable With Blanket ABNs
Question: I recently started working at a practice that I think overuses ABNs. Can we ask [...] - You Be the Coder:
Cataract Surgery With Vitrectomy
Question: My provider that I work for wanted me to bill 66982, 67010-51 out, but according [...]
