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A fourth COVID19 vaccine code has been released by the American Medical Associations CPT Editorial Panel along with a proprietary administration code. The AMA released on Jan. 19 2021 CPT code 91303 ... [ Read More ]
The Jan. 13 social hour focused on updates to AAPC curriculum and certification exams. The bimonthly live sessions in the AAPC Facebook group have grown in popularity since their inception last Februa... [ Read More ]
Know your modifier KX rules to ensure payment for therapy in 2021.The post Therapy Threshold Amounts for 2021 appeared first on AAPC Knowledge Center.... [ Read More ]
Does new lost revenues clarification help or hurt agencies On Dec. 16 2020 the Department of Health and Human Services HHS announced that it added 4.5 billion to the Provider Relief Funds PRF phase 3 ... [ Read More ]
Several changes have been recently made to the ICD10CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for fiscal year FY 2021. The guidelines changes affect code assignment for conditions and symptoms r... [ Read More ]
I work for an Optometry office in a rural health clinic. Does anyone have any resources regarding the new E/M guidelines and how they affect optometry? I am looking for guidance as to what falls und... [ Read More ]
Procedure:
1. Right anterior Chamberlain procedure with evacuation of pericardial effusion
2. Incision and drainage of lower sternal incision, skin and soft tissue
3. Removal of sternal wire x1
I ... [ Read More ]
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I have a physician that attempted a procedure patient went to into cardiac arrest while attempting to put in a wireless pacemaker. They were able to place a temporary pacemaker durin... [ Read More ]
Anyone performing telemedicine visits as the role of a hospitalist? I'm looking for very specific info....we would like to contract with a hospital and have them pay us a flat rate for our services (d... [ Read More ]
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CORRECT POS WHEN BILLING G0399 (HST)? THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN TO THE PATIENT IN THE OFFICE BUT THE KIT IS TAKEN HOME. WE USUSALLY BILL G0399 FOR OUR TC, POS BEING HOME. AND 95... [ Read More ]
Please help clear up a question on correct billing for Exparel in an ASC and provided by either the Surgeon or Anesthesiologist.
We are billing for the facility on this.
Are there only certain pro... [ Read More ]
Can a facility bill 99152 for conscious sedation or is 99152 only for the physician's professional fee? Any resources would be appreciated. Thanks so much!... [ Read More ]
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I have a question on the coding for BMI from an AWV. IF the provider does not address the BMI or the diagnosis of overweight, obesity, or morbid obesity, can the coder code for... [ Read More ]
Hi -- How would I code a patient being seen by the PCP after COVID is resolved but the patient still has pneumonia that was caused by COVID? The guidelines state to code J12.82 for pneumonia due to C... [ Read More ]