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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 ]
We perform moderate sedation in office and at an ASC facility. I see that lately most insurances (especially Medicare) are denying sedation based on medical necessity. Policy states that it may be c... [ Read More ]
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New to vascular coding, wanted some outside input on coding for certain vascular EVAR services. I am getting denials when billing add-on code +34812 with 34710. The carrier states that the 3... [ Read More ]
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I code for a Family Medicine Residency Program. We have an outside clinic and I use the GC/GE modifier on claims.
I also use on nursing home claims. I use it when I bill out the resident... [ Read More ]
I work for a vein specialist. Starting in 2018 we began receiving denials on a cpt code we have been billing for over 10 years. We routinely bill codes 36475, 37766 and 36471 together on the same do... [ Read More ]
I work for a vein specialist. Starting in 2018 we began receiving denials on a cpt code we have been billing for over 10 years. We routinely bill codes 36475, 37766 and 36471 together on the same do... [ Read More ]
We have a pt that came to our office for regular follow up of his cardio problems. During the visit, he requested a letter be written to support his driving a school bus (that's his regular job and he... [ Read More ]
Quality care cannot be achieved if your patient portal creates a barrier. The 21st Century Cures Act requires healthcare providers to give patients access to their medical records upon request. Provid... [ Read More ]
Consider this otolaryngology case study to decide when to append modifier 25. The Cigna Group recently postponed a requirement for documentation to be submitted with all claims that include a 25 modif... [ Read More ]
Understanding the costs associated with surgery upfront is important for both patients and payers. A surgical letter includes the expected costs a surgeon anticipates for a specific surgery. The purpo... [ Read More ]
This month we look at subsequent visits splitshared visits and place of service codes. In the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule MPFS final rule the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS ado... [ Read More ]
Understand where Medicare stands on CPT 2023 guidelines for hospital inpatient and observation care. We are still seeing a lot of questions about how to code evaluation and management EM services in t... [ Read More ]