Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Follow 4 Steps to Ease Your Dysphagia Dilemmas
Hint: Your best coding starts with a detailed diagnosis. If your otolaryngologist or speech therapist [...]
Avoid These Traps When Reporting Modifier 25 and Know That 'Separate' Is Justified
Here’s your top ‘do’ and ‘don’t’ for correct usage. Appending modifiers to your claims can [...]
Start Thinking 'Right' or 'Left' for Future Impacted Cerumen Coding
The H61.2- family will have all your code choices. Impacted cerumen can be a fairly [...]
Understand What Impacted Cerumen Is
Impacted cerumen (or wax in the ear) can affect both children and adults. The condition [...]
Best Choice for Thyroidectomy With Central Neck Dissection
Question: How should we bill a thyroidectomy with central neck dissection?
Minnesota Subscriber [...]
Code 31256 Alone Usually Overrides 32156 With 31237
Question: Our surgeon performed an endoscopic middle meatus anstrostomy. I’m leaning toward code 31256 but [...]
Submit 31570 for Botox Via Laryngoscope
Question: I have a Medicare patient that one of our surgeons injected with Botox for [...]
Laser Ablation Isn't Synonymous With Dermabrasion
Question: The operative note was dictated as, “C02 laser ablation of carcinoma in situ of [...]
Yes, You Can Report 42808 With Silver Nitrate Treatment
Question: If the physician removes a lesion and uses silver nitrate instead of suturing the [...]