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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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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 ]
Medicare covers annual HIV screening. It is important for providers to recommend HIV screening because early detection will help their patients live longer healthier lives. Claims reimbursement for th... [ Read More ]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC estimates nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections STI occur every year in the United States accounting for almost 16 billion in healthc... [ Read More ]
Understand consent laws and other factors that affect HIV diagnosis coding. By G.J. Verhovshek MA CPC and Renee Dustman QIve been told that depending on the patients insurance carrier a written consen... [ Read More ]