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Does this code include tarsal/metatarsal amputation of 1st and 2nd metatarsals or midfoot/forefoot following infection? The whole foot was not amputated. It was an acquired amputation.... [ Read More ]
We are wanting to start a mobile unit to provide care in various places - private community centers, beaches, parking lots, country clubs, etc. We will have 5 MD's and 9 PA's, and will have a PA on th... [ Read More ]
We are wanting to start a mobile unit to provide care in various places - private community centers, beaches, parking lots, country clubs, etc. We will have 5 MD's and 9 PA's, and will have a PA on t... [ Read More ]
Good morning,
I have what may be a silly question. Provider documentation states an amputation of all five toes/mid foot on the right side. This would code as Z89.431 only, correct? There isn't an ex... [ Read More ]
Okay, looking on their webpage, under preventive care, we find this:
99188 Provided at no cost in a non-grandfathered plan. Payable with a diagnosis code in Diagnosis List 1.
Diagnosis List 1 Z00.0... [ Read More ]
Please see the posting information below or go to the DHS website below. Patty Fowler
[url]https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action... [ Read More ]
Hello, I'm encountering the denial for reimbursement for procedure code 76830 when billed for encounter of surveillance of IUD, dx code Z30.431. Do anyone have any coding advice of how to bill?... [ Read More ]
In the 2019 OPPS/ASC final rule, it appears CMS published a comment from someone who states they are aware of the planned creation of CPT codes for radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves and SI ... [ Read More ]
I have a free mini-webinar I published on the 2018 PDT coding/billing changes including Ameluz.
It's on demand (just enter your info) and comes with a great 10-page handout
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Collect and export a code list to work on a specific task. The Notepad feature in Codify by AAPC allows you to collect codes for a specific task without affecting your Favorite Codes list. Adding acce... [ Read More ]
Group your favorites for easier access. One of the many ways Codify allows you to customize your experience is by letting you move the tools or widgets on the coding tools homepage. Heres how. Step 1 ... [ Read More ]
Payers are looking for more than just the correct codes for nonroutine pathology stains. Pathology stains are crucial for the diagnostic evaluation of tissue samples by pathologists. There are many ty... [ Read More ]
Recipients still have time to report Provider Relief Fund payments if they can prove extenuating circumstances. The deadline for requesting lateProvider Relief Fund PRF reporting for Period 1 has pass... [ Read More ]
CPT guidelines offer clues for what payers and auditors are looking for in op notes. When reading notes or auditing documentation associated with the performance of diagnostic endoscopies performed by... [ Read More ]