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    Wiki Both bone forearm fractures

    I have a general question regarding coding both bone forearm fractures. When coding an ORIF of a both bone forearm fracture, I would use a 25575 when the radius and ulna are both being treated and ICD-10 of S52.9 ish. When then taking the hardware out, 20680 would only be billed once even though...
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    Wiki Modifier XS

    Should we be using modifier XS when an outpatient is receiving--for example--and IVP and also IM/SQ injection(s)? Should it be used on the injection(s) and each injection on a separate line?
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    Wiki Anesthesia billing

    already received anwer
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    Wiki cryoblation in CT

    is there a way to bundle for supplies used in CT or is it better to bill all supplies separate?
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    Wiki 80053 and 80048

    I have a question about using 80053 and 80048 together. I know that 80048 is bundled into 80053 and Edits say they can't be billed together even with use of modifier. What if these tests are drawn at 2 separate draws or even 2 different dates (visit over 2 day period) Thank you
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    Wiki Medicare Denial of 88305

    We are a dermatology office whose doctor is a certified dermatopathologist as well. He can perform MOHS. We have come across a new issue with Medicare when billing MOHS and a separate pathology on the same day. Here is an example: Patient comes in and has MOHS done on the arm by the doctor. The...
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    Wiki Help! - appears all the procedure

    I have two op reports and I am very new to this specialty. First: 32656 with 31622 Second: 32607, 31622, 32674 On both, it appears all the procedure were done however; 31622 is a separate procedure so does that mean I need to not code it? I have never coded these procedures before and I am...
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    Wiki Uterine Artery Embolization - Should the artery

    Should the artery embolizations be coded along with a separate code for Fibroid embolization?
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    Wiki xrays

    Due to the 2016 CPT changes will x-rays still be allowed to be dictated in the body of the followup/progress note to be charged for or do they have to be a separate report?
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