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Physicians providers and suppliersshould note the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services8217 CMS8217srecent coding policy changes to several clinical diagnostic laboratory services8217 national cov... [ Read More ]
If a CT report was reviewed from a year ago (happened in March 2020), but we got a data point when we reviewed it a year ago, can you get points for reviewing it again?... [ Read More ]
Which is the appropriate CPT for breast expander exchange?
DX: expander displacement, hx of breast cancer
Surgeon removed expander, and replaced with a new expander.
Please advice. Thank you.... [ Read More ]
I have a claim that was paid and it was not the dx code that we got the auth for (i know they can recoup )but would yall send in a corrected claim before they even ask for it back??
It was a dx that t... [ Read More ]
The company is looking to hire Remote coders. The coding is different than your normal coding. It is called MedDRA coding. The company is hiring now and it's a contract position lasting at least 6 mon... [ Read More ]
A physical therapist performs wound care on a wound measuring 9.0 x 7.2 x 3.2 cm. They debride 5 sq. cm. of the wound using scissors. Which would be appropriate coding, 97597 x 1 and 97598 x 3 or o... [ Read More ]
Which is the appropriate CPT for breast expander exchange?
DX: expander displacement, hx of breast cancer
Surgeon removed expander, and replaced with a new expander.
Please advice. Thank you.... [ Read More ]
I am needing some help with an appeal. The insurance is Humana Medicare Choice PPO. I billed 29824 and 29826. First, they requested medical records before processing the claim. I submitted the records... [ Read More ]
Hello, we are looking to start a drive by covid testing center. We have the CLIA waived tests 87635. If a patient comes specifically for the testing (no e/m) may we bill 99211 & 87635QW? From what... [ Read More ]