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Criteria for medical necessity for any particular procedure would be a matter of payer policy - there usually isn't a standard guideline that would app... [ Read More ]
Criteria for medical necessity for any particular procedure would be a matter of payer policy - there usually isn't a standard guideline that would apply to all situations.
Here's a link to the LC... [ Read More ]
I am new to this specialty and seeking a source or sources whom I can contact for coding assistance and general questions. Thank you! :)
I can be reached at: email - [email]TAMI.RAND@BSWHealth.org[/... [ Read More ]
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Initial wound happened 9 months ago, never seen for it, never fully healed, now with possible cellulitis. I have two questions:
1. Is this an initial encounter or sequela?
2. Is this a superficial wo... [ Read More ]
922.32 is a current injury which you stated this is not. If the hematoma is a result of an injury that is current then the result is a late effect of the previous injury. The hematoma is not the inj... [ Read More ]
it was from a previous injury in the past, and it is on the gluteal area, so I was thinking I could use 922.32. What's your opinion on this?... [ Read More ]
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I would bill CPT 63650 with quantity 2 to represent a spinal cord stimulator trial with dual lead placement.
Below is from Boston Scientific, you appear to be coding for office SCS trial so the belo... [ Read More ]
Look at 922.2 which is Contusion of Abdominal Wall, Flank or Groin. When you look for Hematoma it tells you to also look at Contusion, Site...
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Key changes in the 2023 MPFS final rule provide coding clarity. Prolonged services are provided when the time spent caring for a patient exceeds the usual evaluation and management EM service. Coding ... [ Read More ]
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After learning that the public health emergency PHE for COVID19 was to end May 11 the healthcare industry wondered what telehealth services would remain covered. What regulations under the Consolidate... [ Read More ]
Staying up to date is essential to the business of healthcare but current codes arent always the answer. When youre responsible for an audit working an appeal or researching proper code use for a prev... [ Read More ]
Understanding the costs associated with surgery upfront is important for both patients and payers. A surgical letter includes the expected costs a surgeon anticipates for a specific surgery. The purpo... [ Read More ]