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I am looking for justification to bill a level 4 (99214) for an OV relating to a concussion and whiplash injury. I feel the diagnosis meets moderate. We don't have any data so we would eliminate that ... [ Read More ]
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Does anyone have a reliable source of information on this topic? I am an auditor and have run into conflicting views on this. Some want to give credit for prescription drug management under the risk... [ Read More ]
Poor kid. Based on the information you've provided, this is how I would code the report:
[B]Face, Neck, Scalp, Hands & Feet (800 sq cm total): [/B]15277, 15278 x7, 15004, 15005 x7
[B]Trunk, Arms & Le... [ Read More ]
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Hi there, I would like to get a second opinion about billing a 96372 with an E/M for the following procedure note. I have another coder stating that it is... [ Read More ]
Hi there, I would like to get a second opinion about billing a 96372 with an E/M for the following procedure note. I have another coder stating that it is not appropriate to bill the 96372 for the Tor... [ Read More ]
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Would placement of 800 mcg of cytotec in the posterior vaginal fornix , in office, be submitted as 59855 or just an ov code? This was done du... [ Read More ]
Would placement of 800 mcg of cytotec in the posterior vaginal fornix , in office, be submitted as 59855 or just an ov code? This was done due to on TVUS, there is an empty compressed sac at the upper... [ Read More ]
New codes may help providers get paid for emerging services and supplies. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS has posted the HCPCS Level II code set update for fourth quarter 2023 on its... [ Read More ]
Unclaimed revenue can hide in the most obvious of places. Medical practices need to operate efficiently and effectively to survive in todays highly regulated healthcare industry but most have room for... [ Read More ]
OIG audit finds Medicare could have saved up to 215.8 million over 5 years. Drug testing is generally performed to detect the presence or absence of drugs in patients undergoing treatment for pain man... [ Read More ]
Can depression increase the risk of heart disease In recent years scientists have attempted to establish a link between depression and heart disease. Its proven that a diagnosis of heart disease or ex... [ Read More ]
More safeguards are needed to strengthen program integrity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services8217 HHS8217 Office of Inspector Generals OIGPandemic Response Accountability Committee PRAC... [ Read More ]