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The skin grafts are coded by recipient site and if multiple areas, they are to be grouped in the same code as what the descriptor described for. Examp... [ Read More ]
The skin grafts are coded by recipient site and if multiple areas, they are to be grouped in the same code as what the descriptor described for. Example if coding for cheeks and hand you use 15240 if... [ Read More ]
97530 x 2
Counting Minutes for Timed Codes in 15 Minute Units
When only one service is provided in a day, providers should not bill for services performed for less than 8 minutes. For any single time... [ Read More ]
That depends on if the payer follows the 8 minute rule. Per CMS claims processing manual [URL]https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c05.pdf[/URL]
Units Number o... [ Read More ]
For the 2 procedures, you would list the higher allowable first. Depending on the insurance, they may require a billing modifier.
There is no code for a Tarsorrhaphy. Here are a list of acceptable co... [ Read More ]
[B][COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]Hello Everyone. :)[/COLOR][/B] I have gone down a rabbit hole on coding joint replacement surgeries and would ?[B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]GREATLY [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=rgb(44,... [ Read More ]
[HEADING=2]Medicare has very specific coverage through their Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefits. Functional orthotic inserts are covered by Medicare only when placed in a shoe attached to a brac... [ Read More ]
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I'm trying to figure out the difference between CPT codes 36821 and 36825. Also, is a PTFE graft creation 36830?
How would this be coded? When I see... [ Read More ]
I'm trying to figure out the difference between CPT codes 36821 and 36825. Also, is a PTFE graft creation 36830?
How would this be coded? When I see use as a conduit it makes me think I should use 36... [ Read More ]
Wondering what new procedure codes the new year will bring Wonder no more CPT 2024 will include 153 new codes throughout the code book including the Evaluation and Management section several Surgery s... [ Read More ]
Youll find minimal changes to the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI code files this fourth quarter 2023. The update effective Oct. 1 includes just three changes to code edits in both th... [ Read More ]
Former MedPAC commissioner cites agencies high profit margins. Home health agencies HHAs have been making a lot of noise to push back on the proposed rate cuts for 2024 and a Senate hearing has added ... [ Read More ]
Code descriptor revisions are about time. After the extensive changes CPT made to the evaluation and management EM codes and guidelines over the last few years youll be relieved to know that the EM ch... [ Read More ]
DOCUCON provides answers and solutions for CDI specialists and those considering a CDI career. AAPC concluded its clinical documentation improvement CDI conference DOCUCON today. Healthcare business p... [ Read More ]