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Please see attached OP report.
I work for an Ambulatory Surgery Center and need help with the coding on the OP report. I have coded it but wanted to make sure I am not missing anything (code... [ Read More ]
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I am hoping I can get some feed back with the new E/M Coding in Eye Care. What tests are appropriate in eye care in the data elements? Contrasts sensory, Sherma, tear break up tests?, D... [ Read More ]
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I am inquiring on an ICD 10 code for 35 week premature delivery by C section. I know it is not O82 (normal CSEC without indication).
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Mark A.... [ Read More ]
Hello,
I am inquiring on an ICD 10 code for 35 week premature delivery by C section. I know it is not O82 (normal CSEC without indication).
Thanks,
Mark A.... [ Read More ]
We received a denial from Anthem regarding a well child visit. Stating that the procedure code was not listed on their fee schedule? Of course they did not let us know which procedure code it was and ... [ Read More ]
A physician saw a patient in the hospital and billed a subsequent visit with a 95 modifier. Should the 95 modifier be removed if the physician physically saw the patient in their room?
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I have attached a document we received from one or the hospitals that we participate with. Just wondering if anyone has seen anything like this or if this is something that the hospital has come up wi... [ 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 ]