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    Wiki New To Behavioral Health Billing

    Hi, We have a new Clinical Psychologist starting in a PCP office and I have no idea how they bill. Any tips on what CPT and ICD codes they can use. Would love to communicate offline with an experienced biller that bills for a CP. Thanks.
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    Wiki Buccal Swab

    What is the CPT code for the Buccal Swab? Does anyone know if we can bill for this?
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    Wiki Modifier 59 - bariatric practice

    Our office is going back and forth regarding the following issue: We are a primarily bariatric practice, however my surgeon typically repairs a hernia (cpt code 43281) while she is there is she notices it. Can we bill cpt code 43770 with 43281 (with modifier 59)? or should this be modifier 51?
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    Wiki Medical Paying G6021 for Colonoscopy with EMR

    Medicare Paying G6021 for Colonoscopy with EMR Has anyone had any luck getting Medicare to pay G6021 for a colonoscopy with EMR? The CPT code is 45390.
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    Wiki NCCI edits policy for different surgeons working together

    Dear All: Good day! I have a query regarding the NCCI edits policy for diffrent surgeons working together in same operative session. Eg. Gyn Specialist performed CPT 58150(Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)...
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    Wiki NCCI Bundling policy for different surgeons

    Dear All: Good day! I have a query regarding the NCCI edits policy for diffrent surgeons working together in same operative session. Eg. Gyn Specialist performed CPT 58150(Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)...
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    Wiki cpt code 99386 and colon screening

    Does anyone know if you can use the preventative medicine cpt code 99386, (initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an ind. inc. an age/gender approp hx, exam,counseling/antic. guidance/risk factor reduction iintervention, and the ordering of lab/dx proc, new pt...
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    Wiki Sequencing of CPT affect REIMBURSEMENT?

    Does sequencing of CPT coding affect REIMBURSEMENT! I’m coding physician’s facility and non-facility. What or where can I get something in writing? “I know for audit purposes sequencing will be a issue.” Everyone, please give me your opinion. Thank you, CPC, I wondering now!
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    Wiki hiatal hernia

    What heading do I find hiatal hernia under in the cpt 2010 edition manual.:confused:
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    Wiki Psychiatry CPT Code questions

    Which CPT code would best reflect a 60min session? 90806/7- 45 to 50min or 90808/9 - 75 to 80min? Both face-to-face. What about 65min?
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    Wiki CPT Code question re: times on psychiatry

    Which CPT code would best reflect a 60min session? 90806/7- 45 to 50min or 90808/9 - 75 to 80min? Both face-to-face. What about 65min?
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    Wiki CPC-A looking for entry-level job in MN, ND, or SD

    Cotact infomation: KIMBERLY SEVERS PHONE: (218) 205-4237 • E-MAIL: KIMBERLY.SEVERS@GMAIL.COM OBJECTIVE I would like to fulfill a job in the Medical Coding field in the surrounding area. I am very eager to start my medical coding career and I believe I would be an excellent addition to you...
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    Wiki CPT ICD crosswalk

    Does anyone know of a free CPT/ICD crosswalk on line? Thanks. Lin CPC
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    Wiki Creating a new CPT code

    Hello, All! Today I spoke w/ a man who offers a medical "product" for our weight loss clinic. He asked me about billing, and what he needs to do to have his particular product become something that insurance will pay for. I explained to him that all medical goods and services have a CPT...
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    Wiki Prolonged services

    once per day or once per day per patient. It may sound stupid but I am involved in a power struggle.
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    Wiki Please let me know what I did wrong...

    I recently applied for a coding position and was given a test to judge my coding abilities. After taking the test, I was told that while the codes I assigned were correct, I left off several CPT/ICD-9 codes and modifiers. Can you please help me where I went wrong? Here's 3 examples from the...
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    Wiki Thyroidectomies: Complete vs Total

    Hello all, I am a Coding student and even my Instructor cannot explain the difference (if any) between a Total and a Complete Thyroidectomy.:confused: Thanks in advance to any who can clarify
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    Wiki Seeking Medical Coding position - Richmond, VA

    EMPLOYMENT 2007-Present Billing Specialist, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics  Posting of encounters using CDT codes  Appeal Letters to insurance companies  Paper and Electronic billing of Insurance companies  Reviewing and correcting errors due to posting incorrectly and insurance and...
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    CPT 97110 vs. 97530

    Hello everyone! We are just about going batty over here trying to figure out exactly what can be billed under the CPT code 97530. Our therapists (PT and OT) tend to use 97110 and 97530 interchangeably, or they use 97530 for anything that may be considered an "activity" (ex: going to a movie...
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    Wiki Medicare denying 96375

    Im getting denials from Medicare for CPT Code 96375. They are stating that it is an unbillable code. I made sure the claim had the proper Initial Code, but it still is denying. Any insight would be great. Also, i know this code is Modifier 59 exempt, but i found a claim that paid this code...
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    Wiki cpt for collection of urine sample

    Hello. Is there a cpt code for collection of urine specimen in the office to send to the lab? Thank you. Tammy
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