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Hi Rhonda?
This screening depends on what lab test is being done and reason from provider. . DX Z00 is more of physical. I'd be detailed if I were you 2. Let me give you some examples but it depends o... [ Read More ]
From my understanding and billing these Confirmation of Pregnancy visits is: As long as the OB chart is not opened you can bill the pregnancy confirmation E&M visit with Z32.01 dx code. If the provide... [ Read More ]
I would definitely want the gestational age to code and since they never confirmed ruptured membranes that's out. Also SROM doesn't necessarily lead to labor, especially if it's a premature gestation... [ Read More ]
An expanded, endoscopic, endonasal resectioning of a 3 cm meningioma in the tuberculum sella region was performed by our Neurosurgeon with the transnasal approach being done by an ENT acting as co-sur... [ Read More ]
Hi list,
I am still fairly new to Surgery coding. Would you use 11970-50 OR 19342-50?? Need some input please.
TIA
MB,CCS,CPC
PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS(ES):
1. History of breast cancer. S/p remote b... [ Read More ]
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Is it OK for a Provider to bill a mod 26 on EKG Services? Per CPT guidelines it indicates that the interpretation and report is included. So to me, that would include a mod 26 or TC within the code. ... [ Read More ]
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