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So patient has Atherosclerosis/PVD. Usually PVD code to I73.9, but in your case, the provider is being more specific as to being atherosclerosis type. If you go to your index under... [ Read More ]
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No, you don't need path. Most dermatologists use D48.5 (neoplasm of uncertain behavior) as the diagnosis, although theoretically the more correct ... [ Read More ]
[b]Can you fax the cheat sheet to me?[/b]
[QUOTE="penguins11, post: 181303, member: 20442"]I work with neurosurgeons as well and we do perform a lot of ACDF's, quite a few are with corpectomies. You... [ Read More ]
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Please feel free to contact me as well, I would love to share mine as well the price is a lot for me just starting out. This is my second year I paid the full amount last year ... [ Read More ]
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Lisa,
Did you need me to present for that meeting? I know I volunteered, but can't remember when I volunteered for?
Laura Little, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CASCC
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It appears that Medicare has strict guidelines for intestinal transplants. They will only be reimbursed if performed at approved facilities:
[url]https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/detail... [ Read More ]
I have received a denial for a patient DOS 5/7/18 for HBO 99183 dual DX of 170.238, L97.812 - these codes are on the NCD 20.29 - I must to interperting incorrectly - any suggestions.
The patient doe... [ Read More ]
As far as DSAP, according to medical literature, it is considered a premalignant lesion.
However, many carriers limit 17000-17004payment to the traditional AK ICD-10 diagnos code of L57.0.
For all ... [ Read More ]
Carriers rarely require biopsy proven AKs before destruction with 17000 and liquid nitrogen. By nature they are pre-malignant and likely to turn into squamous cell carcinoma. AKs are easily determin... [ Read More ]
AKs with 17000 are pretty much standard to be covered by nearly all carriers (without exception) with L57.0 using CPT 17000. Ask the carrier to show you their [B]published policy[/B] for 17000 showi... [ Read More ]
The Medicare Advantage organization says they are being held to unreasonable standards. Health Net of California Inc. was recently called out by the Office of Inspector General OIG for failing to subm... [ Read More ]
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Strategies for unlocking a dialogue with physicians. As auditors we bridge the gap between medical coding accuracy and financial stability in healthcare organizations. Its our role to knock on the doo... [ Read More ]
Encourage patients to take stock of their relationship with alcohol. From Dry January and Dry July to Sober September and Sober October the monthlong abstinence trend of shunning alcohol has gained gr... [ Read More ]
Meet a member who never stops learning and growing. Each month AAPC selects a member who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities. This month weve chosen Jennifer Lavoie RN CPC. Lavoie has enjoyed ... [ Read More ]