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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 ]
The October 2022 update to the ASC Payment System brings new codes payment indicator changes and corrected drug payments. Fourth quarter updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center payment system ASC PS... [ Read More ]