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HCPCS Code for Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number G0127

HCPCS code G0127 for Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services .

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Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number

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Mutually inclusive for routine foot DM care
[QUOTE="podcoder70, post: 512330, member: 584850"] I have seen this happen from time to time. The scenario you have presented should be billed 11056 and 11721 (if the nails were debrided in length an... [ Read More ]
Mutually inclusive for routine foot DM care
I have seen this happen from time to time. The scenario you have presented should be billed 11056 and 11721 (if the nails were debrided in length and thickness), G0127 (if the nails were just trimmed... [ Read More ]
Need help with LCA A57188
Hello, Can someone please help me to better understand LCA [URL='https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleid=57188&ver=16&LCDId=33941&DocID=L33941&bc=AAAAABABIAAAAAAA&=... [ Read More ]
routine footcare questions
Another question about this - when there's no covered diagnosis for routine footcare for Medicare and no ABN was signed, should I add modifier GY or GZ to the procedure code? I thought GZ was more fo... [ Read More ]
Diabetic foot exams
Is it correct to code a diagnosis of diabetes from the past medical history with the patient currently on metformin in order to have a covered diagnosis for G0127 routine trimming of dystrophic nails ... [ Read More ]
Medicare consultation in observation with problem-focused exam
A podiatry consult was requested for a patient in observation. The note has an EPF history, only a problem-focused exam, and low MDM. Since the insurance is Medicare, a 99241 consult code can't be b... [ Read More ]
Missing Discharge Summary missing discharge summary palliative care
I have a patient that was admitted for end of life care. I am aware of the rules that come with that for the bed charges, etc but I have some questions about other things. 1) Patient had toenails trim... [ Read More ]
G0127 & 11719
Hi, According to NCCI edits code G0127 is a column 2 code for 11719. These two codes cannot be billed together in any circumstance as they are bundled.... [ Read More ]
G0127
[B]How to get paid for treatment of dystrophic nails and trimming nails on the same day.[/B]... [ Read More ]
G0127 & 11719
Hi all, Please help me for the below. How to get paid for treatment of dystrophic nails(G0127) and trimming nondystrophic nails (11719) on the same day? Medical record clearly says Dr. done G0127 for ... [ Read More ]
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