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Hello. I am looking for further guidance on Sensipar and ESRD. I have read that it is billed with the bill type 721 and is paid as part of the composite rate (i.e., no separate payment). But, then ... [ Read More ]
Based on the operative report which is incomplete as to what was done and what were the diagnoses and where the surgery performed and assuming a great deal of information, I would suggest the followin... [ Read More ]
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This appears to be a partial nephrectomy for a bifid or double urinary system (double ureter and renal pelvis) where a partial ureterectomy of ... [ Read More ]
This appears to be a partial nephrectomy for a bifid or double urinary system (double ureter and renal pelvis) where a partial ureterectomy of the double ureter is also performed. Code 50534 for the p... [ Read More ]
If 77080 is an age-specific CPT code, then verify correct DOB on claim, or if recurring denial reason, then verify payer has correct age and DOB. So correct and resubmit. If not,
Medicare Part B co... [ Read More ]
I agree with the above two responses you received. The ICD-10 CM guidelines specifically state if you have a definitive condition that includes the symptom, the symptom is not listed separately. You c... [ Read More ]
We are having a lot of issues with our Pain Management. A patient comes in for pain management due to back, hip and leg pain due to sacroiliitis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar radiculopathy... [ Read More ]
We are looking for a Coding instructor for the CPC course 20 week (starting on probably week 3--Karen can only do the first 3) and we just started. It is on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 and because we u... [ 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 ]
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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 ]