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Wiki Only drawings for exam findings, is it billable?

We have a doctor who is adamant about not using EHR. And, yay!, he finally agreed to do it! He does not have time to verbalize his findings, however, due to the volume of his clinic. He is currently drawing all of his findings in a paper chart. We were able to find a way for his scribe to...
- tamphamh
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- Mar 16, 2023
- drawing ophthalmology retina
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Wiki Accidental IUD removal???

IUD was accidentally removed during another procedure. It got hooked on a prep sponge. It was replaced. I'm drawing a blank on this. Should this be coded? Is there a modifier that should be attached indicating "accident". I know the codes for IUD insertion, but drawing a blank as to what to put...
- mbruner
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- Jan 7, 2016
- accident accidental iud removal blank drawing iud
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Accidental IUD removal

IUD was accidentally removed during another procedure. It got hooked on a prep sponge. It was replaced. I'm drawing a blank on this. Should this be coded? Is there a modifier that should be attached indicating "accident". I know the codes for IUD insertion, but drawing a blank as to what to...
- mbruner
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2016
- accident accidental removal blank drawing iud
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Outpatient Facilities

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