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    Wiki CPT 87210 Wet mount (vaginal) with KOH done under PPM certificate by MD

    I have just been informed my the MD, OBGYN that his colleagues are getting paid for a 87210 and 87210 with 59 modifier. As I read the definition - both the wet mount looking for bacteria, fungi etc. and the KOH are ALL under one code and cannot append a 59 modifier??? Anyone else getting paid...
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    Wiki OB Coding Z34 vs O09.9

    I'm stuck on this and I can't find a definitive answer anywhere. A routine prenatal encounter requires a Z34 code unless a code from chapter 15 is used. If a code from chapter 15 is used does it automatically make it a high risk pregnancy? For example if a O21.9 dx is coded then what is the...
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