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1. Is the postoperative chest x-ray being performed only to "confirm placement" of the pacemaker ... [ Read More ]
Is there a scenario where it is ok to code the diagnosis "Presence of...." ([I]example: Z95.0[/I]) as primary diagnosis and then code "Postprocedural" diagnosis ([I]example: Z98.890[/I]) as secondar... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="savannahq, post: 505538, member: 671856"]
Hi everyone, I'm just looking for some additional clarification on billing Z79.899. I always thought you bill Z79.899 whenever a patient has a long te... [ Read More ]
Humana denied this claim stating it is a non-covered charge. I have done some reserach and I came accross and article saying you must code with Z98.890 or Z98.891 in order for insurance to cover this.... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="elizabeth24, post: 504884, member: 15975"]
Okay, thanks, and the Z79.890 is not needed either, correct?
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Correct, if the treatment is directed at the cancer, it's not hormone replaceme... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 504883, member: 5404"]
If those are the conditions being treated with hormones, then I would use those as the diagnosis for the injections. I could be mistaken, but to the b... [ Read More ]
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What exactly do you mean by 'hormone therapy injection that is being used as chemotherapy'? What is the patient's condition that the injection is bein... [ Read More ]
What exactly do you mean by 'hormone therapy injection that is being used as chemotherapy'? What is the patient's condition that the injection is being given to treat? Hormone injections are not che... [ Read More ]
From my anecdotal experience, a >10 years ago it was very difficult to even try to explain to the insurance company why you would be doing a gynecologic procedure on a male patient. You could call, w... [ Read More ]
Realize your true potential for coding in the digital world. Electronic code books eBooks are enhancing the productivity and accuracy of coding in all areas. AAPC currently publishes all of its code b... [ Read More ]
Know which services may be ordered only by a physician to avoid costly claim denials. Orders and rules can be hard to follow when they seem archaic. I can still hear my parents saying Because I said s... [ Read More ]
Ensure optimal reimbursement for items that are not billed as durable medical equipment. Assigning the proper codes to supplies implants and devices can have a direct effect on coding compliance charg... [ Read More ]
Quality care cannot be achieved if your patient portal creates a barrier. The 21st Century Cures Act requires healthcare providers to give patients access to their medical records upon request. Provid... [ Read More ]
Know the rules for CLIA waived tests to ensure proper claims payment. Modifier QW indicates a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment CLIA waived test performed by a lab with a CLIA certificate. App... [ Read More ]