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We are getting audited by HealthEZ. They have given us a list of unacceptable principal diagnosis codes. They want us to code what the principle diagnos... [ Read More ]
We are getting audited by HealthEZ. They have given us a list of unacceptable principal diagnosis codes. They want us to code what the principle diagnosis was for bringing her into the hospital. They... [ Read More ]
Hi Anita,
Are you coding for consultation?
80500 represented "Clinical pathology consultation; limited, without review of patient's history and medical records". To report a clinical pathology co... [ Read More ]
For the 2 procedures, you would list the higher allowable first. Depending on the insurance, they may require a billing modifier.
There is no code for a Tarsorrhaphy. Here are a list of acceptable co... [ Read More ]
Hello,
How would I code for Repeat Global C/S, T incision on uterus? I assume 59510 as I can't find anything different, but wanted to double check with you lovely coders.
Is there an ICD 10 I should... [ Read More ]
Hello Everyone,
I have a procedure I have billed 37221 RT, 37223 59 RT, and 37221 LT with diagnosis of I70.211 and I70.212. The ins has denied the 37221 RT and 37223 59 RT for procedure is inconsis... [ Read More ]
I am hopefully getting the hang of these new procedures but would love if someone would double check me. The report is very long and detailed so I hope I captured all charges! Thanks for any help!
I ... [ Read More ]
Check your catheter code 36247. 75630 is for abdominal aortogram with runoffs, and the catheterization code is usually 36200 - Catheter placement, aorta. 36247 is a 3rd order selective catheterizatio... [ Read More ]
Hello everyone,
I have billed 36247 and 75630 26, 59 with DX of I70.211, I70.212, and I70.0. The insurance is Humana Medicare both are being denied for needing additional Diagnosis. I have been res... [ Read More ]
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. Do your part by knowing the latest coding and billing guidelines. By Renee Dustman Fact No. 1 Colorectal cancer affects both men and women and is t... [ Read More ]
When dealing with Medicare patients if the physician discovers a polyp during what begins as a screening colonoscopy you should retain the initial V code for instance V76.51 Special screening for mali... [ Read More ]
By Sarah W. Sebikari MHA CPC Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society if all adults 50 and older were screened for colon ca... [ Read More ]
Changes in coding guidelines will make documentation far more critical. By Essie White CPC CPCH CPCI CGSC CPMA Those of us who have been around for decades have seen many changes in the medical profes... [ Read More ]
Correct coding relies on ICD9CM diagnosis assignment and sequencing. By Melissa Fincham CPC CPCH Diagnosis code sequencing can become a nightmare when wading through all the available coding and regul... [ Read More ]