You Be the Coder:
Know What Determines Cosmetic Blepharitis Status
Published on Tue Nov 21, 2017
Question: How do we know when a blepharitis procedure is considered cosmetic? Codify Subscriber Answer: It depends on the procedure and the patient's main complaint. Procedures to remove excess skin and fat from the eyelids are frequently done due to medical necessity - but to support medical necessity and convince insurers, you need to submit the correct codes and airtight [...]