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    Wiki Need Help with NeuroInterventional Radiology

    Hello Folks, We have just received an opportunity to bill for a neurointerventional radiologist. I do not know coding for this specialty. To learn, is buying the Interventional Radiology Coding Reference from ZHealth a good start. Also - is there somebody I can email to ask questions/review...
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    Wiki Vascular Coder CCC, CIRCC, CCS. 5 years experience

    Interventional vascular outpatient coder seeking new remote opportunity. CIRCC, CCC and CCS credentials. 5 year's experience in outpatient/ambulatory coding. Graduate of a CAHIIM accredited comprehensive coding program. Please see full details and contact information in the attached resume.
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    Wiki cath coding

    Based on the procedure note below - how should this cath be billed? thank you in advance Marti DETAILED PROCEDURE NOTE: Timeout was performed. The right groin was cleansed and draped in the usual fashion; 2% lidocaine was used to anesthetize the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Using the...
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    Wiki Transpedicular approach with decompression 63056

    We have an Interventional Radiology group who had a salesman come in and tell them they could make "major money" performing CPT 63056 in their office. From what I can find, this "open spine surgery" procedure doesn't appear to be allowed in the office setting. In addition, I am finding many...
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    Wiki CIRCC vs CCC - thoughts?

    I'm thinking of getting an additional certification and would appreciate some advice. I've been a CPC for about 10 years and have coded Cardiology/Cardiovascular on/off the last 15 years, and I've been doing Cardiology and interventional Cardiology pretty steadily for the last 2.5 years for 4...
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    Wiki CPC-A looking for part-time remote work.

    Hi there, I am a CPC-A (apprentice status soon removed) looking to do some remote work. I currently am in a multi-specialty billing & coding office. Over the past 7 years I have been in the reimbursement field, I have handled specialties such as Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Pain Management...
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    Wiki Removal of cholecystostomy tube

    I cannot find the CPT code for this! Anyone have any ideas? Done by interventional radiologist.
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    Wiki Interventional Radiology Billing/Charge Sheet 2016

    Hello; I am looking for an updated charge/billing sheet for 2016 Interventional Radiology. Can someone please point me in the direction as to where I can find/buy it? Thank you so much for any guidance.
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    Wiki CPC, more then 4 years experience looking for remote coding job.

    I am looking for remote coding position. I have 4 years experience in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology coding. I work for physician billing company where I review charts and assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes. After years of having to drive to my work 26 miles one way I would love to work...
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