Urology Coding Alert
Face-to-Face Is a Must for Medicare
Urology Coding Alert
- Follow the Prostatitis Path:
Code Each Service Level Along the Way
Tip: Check for transfer of care before reporting 99241-99245
Knowing what not to report is just [...] - Treatment, Tests Don't Mean You Can't Code a Consult
Bonus: Palmetto GBA gives concrete consult answers
When your urologist sees a patient at the request [...] - CCI 13.2 Update:
Add These 43653/44005 Bundles to Your List of Coding No-No's
The ‘0’ modifier indicator means no exceptions
The latest round of Correct [...] - Be Frugal With Modifiers or You May Face an OIG Audit
Myth: Always use 59 to unbundle same-session, different-reason procedures
If you always apply modifier 59 and [...] - Clip and Save:
Keep Consult Requirements Straight With 5 Basics
Miss 1 element, and you'll miss on coding 99241-99255
Without a documented reason or a written [...] - You Be the Coder:
Second TURP During Post-Op Period
Question: My urologist did a TURP for BPH (52601 for 600.01), and then the patient [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Stick With Unlisted for Botox
Question: What code should I use for a Botox injection in the bladder? I have [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Check CCI Edits if You Face Denials
Question: I billed CPT 52001 and 52224-51. Medicare paid for 52224 but denied [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Sharing Doesn't Make for Good Consult Coding
Question: I know that a nonphysician practitioner and a urologist can "share" an E/M visit, [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Determine Stricture Location--Urethral vs. Ureteral
Question: I just read about a case where a urologist placed a stent after dilating [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Face-to-Face Is a Must for Medicare
Question: What is the best way to code for a "family consult" when the patient [...] - Avoid a HIPAA Violation--Review the Basics and Stick to Them
Guest Columnist: Suzan Hvizdash, BS, CPC, CPC-EMS, CPC-EDS
Just because you're handing out privacy notices doesn't [...] - Expert Advice:
Check Off This List to Prevent HIPAA Violations in Your Office
Spot problem areas and take action to protect yourself and your practice
As you walk around [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Erase PHI Before You Click 'Send'
Question: I sometimes e-mail patient records to consultants or other coders for help on how [...]
