Urology Coding Alert
Make Your TURP Code Selection a Snap With This Flow Chart
Urology Coding Alert
- ICD-9 2007 Update:
Welcome These New Urinary Symptom Diagnosis Codes Debuting in October
Bonus: You'll also have several new pain management codes to support your urologist's services You'll [...] - You Be the Coder:
Test Your Repeat Vasectomy Skills
Question: My urologist performed a repeat vasectomy nine months after the patient's first vasectomy because [...] - ICD-9 2007 Clip and Save:
Make Sure You're Ready for the October Changes Affecting Urology
Tack this chart to your wall and avoid the confusion of diagnosis deletions and additions [...] - 3 Scenarios Help You Flawlessly Report Radical Nephrectomies
Tip: Scrutinize documentation so you don’t miss reporting additional procedures When urologists perform radical nephrectomies, [...] - News You Can Use:
Do You Deserve a Refund? CMS Underpaid for Lupron in 2005
Contact your carrier soon to reclaim the money you're owed If your urologist administered Lupron [...] - Reader Questions:
Capture Additional Payment for Multiple Biopsies
Question: How should I report a cystourethroscopy during which the urologist uses one scope and [...] - Reader Questions:
Determine Codes Radiotherapist Is Reporting
Question: Our radiation oncologist asked our urologist to perform a cystoscopy after he placed seeds. [...] - Reader Questions:
Choose Unlisted for Stone Removal in Kock Pouch
Question: A patient presented to our office with a stone in his Kock pouch. The [...] - Reader Questions:
Make Sure You Meet Incident-To Criteria
Question: We have a new physician assistant in our office who sees patients for the [...] - Reader Questions:
Avoid NF Codes for Rest Home Services
Question: Should I use the same codes when a urologist performs an E/M service on [...] - Reader Questions:
CPT 2006 Offers a New Stenting Code
Question: I have read in the past that it is appropriate to use 52332 when [...] - Reader Questions:
Submit Electronic Claim First, Followed by Paper Claim
Question: We have difficulty filing paper claims for unlisted-procedure codes. Our payer says we are [...] - Answers to Your Top-4 TURP Coding Questions
Want to know what you can bill with your claims for transurethral resection of prostate? [...] - Make Your TURP Code Selection a Snap With This Flow Chart
Step-by-step instructions make TURP coding a breeze If you're looking for an easy way to [...] - Appeal Your TURP Claims With Confidence
Use this template to show the payer why you deserve every cent of reimbursement You [...]
