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I am trying to code the ICD 10 PCS inpatient procedure for this. Do i need to query the provider for type of graft non-autologous or autologous to code this as a spinal fusion? or would i code this ... [ Read More ]
I code Home Health Certifications for my practice (I know it's not the same), and it seems to me, that dementia could be a more appropriate code than hypothyroidism.
Like I said, I have never heard ... [ Read More ]
We are struggling with interpreting Medicare's direction when it comes to the time requirements to bill 99292 for Critical Care split/shared. Per the internet-only manual at [URL]https://www.cms.gov/R... [ Read More ]
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release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release part... [ Read More ]
release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release partial of finger(goes by how many)
in this case just o... [ Read More ]
[I][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)][B]Does the doctor have to document alcohol use in the chart to code dependence as the secondary code to Alcoholic Cirrhosis?[/B][/COLOR][/I]... [ Read More ]
[COLOR=rgb(40, 50, 78)]Looking for a CPT code to cover the bold and underlined part of the procedure. Any input is appreciated![/COLOR]
Preoperative Diagnosis
1) Closed right LC 2 pelvis fracture d... [ Read More ]
I have a questions regarding billing a[B] Stress Test[/B] and an [B]EKG[/B] for [COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]same[/COLOR] day. Is the [B]59 modifier[/B] required on [B]both[/B]? I know that the EKG must ... [ Read More ]
Thanks. yes we follow the ACEP guidelines - and if meds or contrast given with scenario above it be a 5. I was wondering what you do for the Multiple test. Does Labs, EKG, and CT without contrast or... [ Read More ]
The Toledo, Ohio AAPC chapter meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We have many great educational speakers scheduled for 2022, and our meetings are typically worth 2 CEUs.
Announcements and meet... [ Read More ]
Medical coders billers and auditors have the expertise to weigh in. This article discusses forensic work with respect to healthcare usual customary and reasonable UCR fee ranges. This is a peer review... [ Read More ]
70 coding changes are coming soon. The American Medical Association is scrapping almost all of the COVID19 vaccine administration and product CPT codes it has created over the last several years. In t... [ Read More ]
AAPC members gathered in D.C. for education networking and 8230 dancing For the first time since the beginning of the public health emergency AAPCs HEALTHCON Regional was held as an inpersononly event... [ Read More ]
Many of the changes are effective prior to the 2024 publication date. The American Medical Association AMA has posted its CPT early release documentation for Category I immunization codes Category III... [ Read More ]
6 new COVID19 vaccine administration codes added. The American Medical Association AMA has released several new vaccine administration CPT codes and revised existing booster codes. These immediate cha... [ Read More ]