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If an NP in a multispecialty office does an exam, provides some infusions and then also has a PT provide some therapy services on the same day, can both the NP and PT put charges on the same HFCA form... [ Read More ]
Indication:
58-year-old patient who is presenting with acute ischemia of the right leg.
CTA showed thrombus in the popliteal artery and poor flow from the mid calf down
He is here for a right leg... [ Read More ]
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I am working for NW Asthma and Allergy as a biller and one co workers asked me how we could get some claims paid on the administration of a experimental drug; Ligelizumab. this is her que... [ Read More ]
I need feedback from Auditors and fellow coders. Let me start off by stating this provider does handwritten notes, which in itself is an issue. It is not at all helpful in justifying the level of care... [ Read More ]
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IV med with IV fluid MDM for ED professional coding.
What this IV fluid - Do we only considered Nacl
IVPB can we also give weightage of IV fluid. Please suggest... [ Read More ]
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Are you aware of www.icd10forums.com? Great place to discuss anything and everything ICD10. Please join us over there and spread the word!... [ Read More ]
What is the best CPT code to use for a Facet fusion L4-S1? I was guided towards 22612 but the notes clearly say don't use regular fusion codes for a facet fusion... [ Read More ]
What ICD10 would you assign to: Pancreatic neck mass, Low-grade neuroendocrine tumor. Here are the guidelines I have been given: Any help appreciated.
Neuroendocrine tumors are almost always ... [ Read More ]
Our practice seems to be having an issue with the visual acquity screening (99173) being billed with a E/M service(99391-99394). We append modifier 25 to the E/M service and on the 99173 we have tried... [ Read More ]
April is upon us. And for those who code and bill for products and services provided in the Ambulatory Surgical Center ASC setting its time to familiarize yourself with the quarterly updates to the AS... [ Read More ]
Experts share words of wisdom for finding your first job and dish about how certifications can boost your career. During a Facebook Live broadcast March 23 moderator and AAPC Social Media Manager Alex... [ Read More ]
Know what to look for when auditing behavioral health services to keep your organization compliant. One of the best things you can do prior to auditing outpatient and inpatient behavioral health claim... [ Read More ]
Moderator and AAPC Social Media Manager Alex McKinley AAPC Alex was joined by Jaci Kipreos CPC COC CDEO CPMA CRC CPCI CEMC for the February 9 AAPC Social Hour on Facebook Live. Kipreos has been an AAP... [ Read More ]
Weeks after finalizing payment rates and policy changes affecting Medicare services furnished in hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center ASC settings for calendar year CY 2022 the Centers f... [ Read More ]