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Can someone please help me code this complex case? I am struggling. Thanks so much!
INDICATIONS
Patient was referred for LE angiography to assess the coronary anatomy . Indications for the procedure ... [ Read More ]
Hi Pathology Colleagues,
I wanted to address a few recent denials I am seeing and alert you so that together, we can be proactive coding these scenarios.
First, you receive the EOB (Explanation of B... [ Read More ]
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You can download Medicare's Average Sales Price (ASP) reimbursement for the various HCPCS drug codes at this link:
[URL="http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Part-B-Drugs/McrPartBDrugA... [ Read More ]
Hello
My facility is in a argument about re-excisions of neoplasms
I bill the Pathology end of things only so the dermatology end of things does not pertain to me. I bill off the Pathology report
... [ Read More ]
Hello
My facility is in a argument about re-excisions of neoplasms
I bill the Pathology end of things only so the dermatology end of things does not pertain to me. I bill off the Pathology report
... [ Read More ]
Hello All
I have a few patients who calls and complains because they have received a bill from the labs showing they owe money. the patient was seen in our office for their yearly Preventive exam in... [ Read More ]
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Hi Y'all
Can I get some feed back on the modifier usage 24 and 25..
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