Pulmonology Coding Alert
Realize the Importance of HPI in Determining Your E/M Level
Pulmonology Coding Alert
- CPT® Coding Strategies:
Ask Yourself These 4 Questions for Successful Thoracentesis/ Pleural Drainage Claims
Watch for scenarios needing bilateral claims. Whenever your pulmonologist removes fluid from the pleural space, [...] - E/M Coding:
Realize the Importance of HPI in Determining Your E/M Level
Ensure that payer recognizes 'duration' before counting it on HPI. Whenever your pulmonologist performs an [...] - Compliance:
Don't Allow Insurance Verification Delays Cost Your Practice Hundreds of Dollars
Experts: Make sure patient’s insurance info is valid before first visit. In your day-to-day practice, [...] - You Be the Coder:
Don't Always Reach to E/M During Allergy Injection Visits
Question: If a patient came to our practice to receive allergy injections that were prescheduled, can [...] - Reader Question:
Confused About Reporting Multiple Biopsies in a Lobe? Here's What to do
Question: Our pulmonologist recently performed a flexible bronchoscopy during which he performed transbronchial biopsy and endobronchial [...] - Reader Question:
Wondering About Giving EOB Explanations to Patients? Here's How
Question: We often get patients who call the practice with questions about their explanations of benefits [...]
