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Is it appropriate to bill 99212 with only dx Z08 and Z85.820 or Z85.828 for a patient coming in for an annual follow-up for hx of skin cancer ? No other complaints or issues. My provider is looking f... [ Read More ]
Hi all,
Seeking assistance with coding resolved condition verses active condition.
Patient treated in ED for concussion 2 weeks ago and now presents to PCP for headache assign code for current or hist... [ Read More ]
If the physician states RNA positive for a cervical cancer patient, may I use R87.820 "HPV DNA test positive"? Her dictation states RNA positive and the pathology supports RNA positive. If not, what... [ Read More ]
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One of our providers seen a patient in the ER for "bleeding after procedure" and did "cervical packing". The patient is 11 days post large excis... [ Read More ]
Hi Brandy
The doctor seems gave you the correct codeD49.2 , but if the lab results may change to something more such as: in situ , malignant, uncertain, carcinoma, Etc. We were always told to wait til... [ Read More ]
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The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they'... [ Read More ]
The correct diagnosis would be the diagnosis that corresponds to the reason for the test that was documented by the physician who ordered it. If they're saying it's a screening for osteoporosis (pati... [ Read More ]
What is the correct diagnosis code to use for screening osteoporosis with CPT code 77080? We have been using Z13.820 but was told to use Z78.0 instead is this something new?
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Bone health - last DEXA scan 1/31/2019. Normal . Due for repeat DEXA scan
What dx code do you use for normal bone health in an office visit?
What dx code do you use for a repeat DEXA scan - Z13.820 ... [ Read More ]
Many of the changes are effective prior to the 2024 publication date. The American Medical Association AMA has posted its CPT early release documentation for Category I immunization codes Category III... [ Read More ]
On the horizon Uber Health expands patient access to healthy food delivery and overthecounter items. On June 13 Uber Health announced Uber will soon deliver groceries and other overthecounter OTC item... [ Read More ]
Side by side the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines and the 2023 CPT EM Services Guidelines arent so different. Some hospitals and coding and billing entities are under the impression that the new... [ Read More ]
But the cost of submitting a dispute may surprise you. The intent of the No Surprises Act signed into law in 2020 is to protect patients who receive care from outofnetwork providers at innetwork facil... [ Read More ]
Keep this table handy to apply new modifiers JK and JL correctly starting in May. Durable medical equipment DME suppliers and pharmacies that provide insulin pumps or insulin for pumps need to be awar... [ Read More ]