Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Check Which Allergy Tests the Latest Coding Edits Focus On
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- ICD-10:
Don't Stop Preparing for ICD-10, Despite the Implementation Delay
Silver lining: Congress also halts the expected 24 percent physician pay cut. Otolaryngology physicians and [...] - Allergy Testing:
Breeze Through Spring With Denial-Proof Allergy Coding
Counting units, not scratches, is key with 95004. Springtime pollen is upon us, which means [...] - CCI 20.1:
Check Which Allergy Tests the Latest Coding Edits Focus On
Hint: The test overrides several non-face-to-face services. New Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits became effective [...] - You Be the Coder:
Determining Whether Nerve Excision Applies
Question: I am unable to locate a CPT® code for excision of a recurrent laryngeal nerve [...] - Reader Question:
Establish Payment Agreement With Hospital for Portion of 92586 Payment
Question: Our practice does all of the newborn hearing screenings at a local hospital for babies [...] - Reader Question:
Middle Turbinectomy Reporting Depends on Other Procedure
Question: Is partial excision of the middle turbinate considered a separate procedure or is it included [...] - Reader Question:
Don't Let Payer Allocate 90-Day Global to +61782
Question: I heard at a coding seminar that some insurance companies are applying a 90-day global [...] - Reader Question:
Justify Modifier 59 Before Submitting 31231 With 31575
Question: The physician completed 31231 in the office for sinusitis, but he also needs to insert [...] - Reader Question:
Understand When G0268 Outweighs 69210
Question: I billed G0268 with 92511 and had the appropriate documentation for support. One of our [...] - Reader Question:
Assign 30125 for Complex Removal of Nasal Palatine Cyst
Question: A procedure report states the following: “An incision was made around the mucosal portion of [...]
