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Provider documented and assessed an ulcer of the right foot, PVD and the HPI has Atherosclerosis of extremity with ulceration. Provider was queried to clarify if atherosclerosis was for the right ext... [ Read More ]
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We are looking for some clarification on the coding guidelines regarding history of vs current malignancy. The ICD-10 coding guidelines state that ... [ Read More ]
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I have an instructor sharing my license at the moment. Would be amenable to having you come on board. The splitting of the license is favorable to al... [ Read More ]
Good question, comes up a lot. In the office/outpatient setting the patient (sometimes, depending on payer) might have to be present because it requires face-to-face (patient & provider face-to-face).... [ Read More ]
I think your question is regarding the number of diagnoses or treatment options table in the MDM section? If the problem is new to the examiner, and there is additional workup planned you multiply the... [ Read More ]
I have an instructor sharing my license at the moment. Would be amenable to having you come on board. The splitting of the license is favorable to all instructors if there are 5. That is the limit. Re... [ Read More ]
Greetings! I'm a CPC in OBGYN and I have been trying (in vain) to locate an ICD-10 code for induction of labor. I see codes for [B]failed [/B]IOL, but none for IOL! Below is an example:
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This is a newborn H&P note.
99460, Z38.2 is what the provider coded.
Is it appropriate to bill dx:
Z38.00 Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
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Coder 1 Positions (3 FT available) Must be certified
Multispecialty, not remote
Please contact Sylvia L. (Letty) Zacarias
P: 210-209-9908
Email: [email]slzacari@baptisthealthsystem.com[/email]... [ Read More ]
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[B][COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]Hello, Everyone. :)[/COLOR][/B] I would greatly appreciate it if you could please share documentation that shows how "closely... [ Read More ]
Side by side the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines and the 2023 CPT EM Services Guidelines arent so different. Some hospitals and coding and billing entities are under the impression that the new... [ Read More ]
Use AAPCs 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report to see if you are on the right career track. The 2022 Salary Survey results are in and data show that AAPC certified medical coders billers and ... [ Read More ]
Dont forget to add exercise and movement to your list of workday tasks when working remotely. The COVID19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways over the last few years. While many of these chang... [ Read More ]
Case studies show the effect of telemedicine on type 2 diabetes management. A comprehensive literature review of telehealth telemedicine interventions for diabetic patients was conducted to investigat... [ 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 ]