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Two different providers, same practice (dermatology), both of the providers billed an E/M with different diagnosis codes. This is the first time I have ... [ Read More ]
Two different providers, same practice (dermatology), both of the providers billed an E/M with different diagnosis codes. This is the first time I have run into this. I thought we could not bill two... [ 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 ]
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I do not understand when how a viable Diagnosis based on a lab result, path BX result, or diagnostic imaging rept would not qualify to better assign an actual DX over a SX... (even if n... [ Read More ]
When a facility bills for Labor room charges without delivery, what CPT/HCPCS codes should be used with revenue code 721 and 722. We have a number of claims denied because these were billed without t... [ Read More ]
I work in risk adjustment so we are still coding in ICD-9 (charts from 2015). I would appreciate it if anyone could help for the correct coding for the following diagnoses on an op report: degenerativ... [ Read More ]
Augusta University Medical Associates has the following on site positions available:
Patient Service Center Coordinator
Oversee the functions of providing patient test results and prescription refill... [ Read More ]
Part 2 Make room for the latest in CPT coding. By Marvel J. Hammer RN CPC CCSP CHCO ACSPM and G.J. Verhovshek MA CPC CPT 2012 has brought important changes to pain management coding. Last month in the... [ Read More ]