View the ICD-9 code's corresponding Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In a click, verify the DRG, its IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. Protect your facility's payments by subscribing to DRG Coder.
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 ]
Hi, you can check where I did my test. It's called Unique Career Academy For Medical Billing And Coding in Miami Lakes,
[URL='https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS755US755&q=unique+career+ac... [ Read More ]
Certified Coders with experience coding, needed for Tx Tech Radiology department. Now hiring temp to hire staff through DM Dickason. Please apply with DM Dickason 4900 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX. 79912 ... [ Read More ]
[B]Sheron Budhram CPC-A[/B]
Macungie PA 18062 Cell 646-231-3106 [email]sbudhram26@yahoo.com[/email] [url]https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheron-budhram-cpc-/[/url]
[B][U]Objective:[/U][/B]
I am a CPC... [ Read More ]
Hey all,
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 ]
[b]Gc/ge[/b]
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 ]
Accelerated payments may now be on the table. Whether your reimbursement is affected by the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Groups Change Healthcare division or not you should be paying attention to the c... [ Read More ]
On Feb. 21 2024 Change Healthcare experienced a cybersecurity attack on their systems. Change Healthcare promptly disconnected their systems to help protect outside connections from further harm. Howe... [ Read More ]
Texting patient orders among members of a healthcare team is permissible when done securely. On Feb. 8 2024 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS issued an updated memorandum on the allowa... [ Read More ]
The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS posted on March 1 the National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI procedureto procedure PTP edit files for the second quarter. Have you checked to see if ... [ Read More ]
Astara N. Crews CPC CPEDC is a diplomatic dedicated and respected healthcare executive recognized for leading and inspiring people to deliver excellence. Although she no longer maintains her AAPC cred... [ Read More ]