Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Otosclerosis Code Assignment Gets More Detailed With ICD-10
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- Coding Edits:
Don't Miss These Modifier 25 Changes With CCI 19.2
Tip: Verify that your billing can support two true services. CCI version 19.2 that just [...] - E/M Coding:
Get the Lowdown on Reporting Minor Procedure With E/M and -25
New verbiage for modifier 25 doesn’t necessarily negate all your claims. Billing E/M services with [...] - Documentation:
4 Modifier 25 Rules You'll Need to Keep Handy
Justify your claims by keeping these points in mind. Before submitting a claim with modifier [...] - ICD-10:
Otosclerosis Code Assignment Gets More Detailed With ICD-10
You’ll need better documentation of anatomic location to choose the correct diagnosis. Otosclerosis is a [...] - You Be the Coder:
Jaw Pain Diagnosis
Question: What diagnosis should I use for jaw pain due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder? [...] - Reader Question:
Submit 31240 for Some Nasal Polyp Removals
Question: The otolaryngologist removed a middle turbinate endoscopically, which he indicated as a “nasopharyngeal polyp.” [...] - Reader Question:
Sialoadenitis Diagnosis Is Simple with 527.2
Question: A patient saw the ENT because of pain and swelling in the area around [...] - Reader Question:
Include E/M Units in Prescription Writing
Question: I’ve heard that there’s a code we can bill (and be paid for) to [...] - Reader Question:
Don't Set Yourself Up for Automatic Denial Resends
Question: When we know that the carrier has made a mistake in denying one of [...] - Reader Question:
Add Modifier Q6 for NP's Locum Tenens Work
Question: One of our physicians will be away for eight weeks, so has made locum [...] - Reader Question:
Have the Support Before Billing 99441-99443 Calls
Question: A patient called during the weekend and left a message for our physician asking [...]
