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Hi - normally when a procedure starts with a laparoscopic approach and converts to open, only the open code is billed. My question is, would this concept apply when the procedure was planned as lap t... [ 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 ]
Thanks. The patient had significantly elevated blood pressure of 210/106, but physician didn't give a diagnosis of hypertension. The patient has history of hypertension and I was going to use I10, but... [ Read More ]
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 ]
Hello All, anyone getting Medicare Plus Blue to pay 76706 with Z87.891, F17.210, Z13.6???
It seems they used to pay these, but are now denying. Even traditional Medicare covers a screening one a lifet... [ Read More ]
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EGD
After general anesthesia patient in the supine position on fluoroscopic table a dual channel duodenoscope was advanced to the level of the second po... [ Read More ]
Wellcare has denied stating NCCI unbundled. The diagnosis is the same - F17.210. When searching PTP edits on CMS, there is no bundling issue. Anyone else have other ideas? How do you appeal when t... [ Read More ]
Since 1963 February has been American Heart Month and the American Heart Association has been leading its awareness. The goal during this month is to acknowledge heart disease and to raise money for r... [ Read More ]
An estimated 224390 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019. Thats 615 people each day 26 people each hour and one person every 2 minutes. Lung Cancer Awareness Month o... [ Read More ]
Cardiovascular disease is the worlds number one killer today but it doesnt need to be this way. September is National Cholesterol Education Month and September 29 is World Heart Day. These observances... [ Read More ]
Every 17 minutes another man dies from prostate cancer in the United States. September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to help raise awareness about this disease. Prostate... [ Read More ]
May 19 is national Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC says it will use this day as an opportunity to remind healthcare providers and the pub... [ Read More ]