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Hello, I have a question on this operative report codes billed are 99203-57, 11623-EXCIS MAL SCLP,NK,HND,FT,GENIT 2.1-3
Do you think that this report warrants an E/M with modifier 57? Looks to me lik... [ Read More ]
I have a question about infusions also. Can you tell me how you would code this based off this documentation?
[B]Performed By: ----------, RN
Indication: Persistent migraine intractable to oral (at... [ Read More ]
Can G9226 be coded for a foot exam for this? I was thinking yes since it has the visual inspection, monofilament exam and pulses.
Diabetic foot exam:
Left:
Pulses: Dorsalis Pedis/Pos... [ Read More ]
Q: IS IT EVER APPROPRIATE TO
WAIVE A PATIENT'S COPAYMENT
OR DEDUCTIBLE?
A: PROVIDERS should not reduce the cost of care to a patient by waiving or forgiving a copayment, cost-share or deductible. To d... [ Read More ]
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Your vendor is wrong, as they often are, they are there to make a sale, I make it a rule to always do my own research. L4360 and L4361 are both pneu... [ Read More ]
Your vendor is wrong, as they often are, they are there to make a sale, I make it a rule to always do my own research. L4360 and L4361 are both pneumatic. They usually have a small pouch in front fi... [ Read More ]
[B]Please help with appropriate CPT code.[/B]
The patient exercised in the treadmill for a total of 10 minutes, reaching stage[U] 3 [/U]of the Standard Bruce Protocol achieving an estimated workload... [ Read More ]
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[TD][LEFT]I have attached a stress echo cardiogram report and need some advice on how to code for stress test/ stress echo/ TEE
These studies have the patient walk on a treadmill and hav... [ Read More ]
I don't bill for urgent care, but in person visits cannot use the telehealth guideline of leveling by MDM only. Time (if counseling coordination of care is >50% of total time) may be used, the same a... [ Read More ]
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CMS has put out a comprehensive FAQ document (128 pages) and you can find information about the CS modifier among other information in the FAQ, includi... [ Read More ]
AAPC member Rosa Yanez CPC CRC CGIC CGSC has been a medical coder for 15 years and has worked for Humana as a senior Medicare risk adjustment educator for more than two years. Risk adjustment educatio... [ Read More ]
Understanding the rules surrounding interrupted stays in IPFs and IRFs is as easy as 123. When an interrupted stay occurs in an inpatient psychiatric facility IPF or inpatient rehab facility IRF a com... [ Read More ]
Using the right workload system leads to employee success. In any healthcare workplace employee accountability and engagement are paramount to patient and provider satisfaction as well as monetary liv... [ Read More ]
Embrace DEI data in applied behavior analysis and improve patient care for all. In the realm of healthcare the field of applied behavior analysis ABA has long been committed to understanding and impro... [ Read More ]
Know the rules for compliance before engaging in telehealth services. One of the things we love most about the internet is its unregulated nature. We post and share whatever we want achieving unpreced... [ Read More ]