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    Wiki CIC Certification Course

    Hello! I am currently looking into getting my CIC certification. I want to do trauma surgery coding. I've had my CPC certification for three and a half years now and have been coding for three years total. That being said, is it recommended to take the CIC course before the exam? I feel like...
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    Wiki Hernia Surgery

    My surgeon did multiple abdominal procedures. Medicare has paid for all except the 49591 (Hernia Repair)x2. Patient had a Incarcerated Ventral Hernia and Incarcerated Umbilical Hernia. They both have the same CPT code of 49591. I billed the 49591 with 2 units and ICD 10 K43.6 and K42.0...
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    Wiki ASC Endoscopy Surgery

    What is the CPT Code for the below ERCP Procedure, The Scout film was normal , the esophagus was successfully intubated under direct vision. The scope was advanced to a normal major papilla in the descending duodenum without detailed examination of the pharynx, larynx and associated structures...
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    Wiki Cardiovascular Billing for Spinal Fusion

    We are having an internal debate on what the appropriate codes would be for a cardiovascular surgeon assisting with a spinal fusion. Would the correct code for the procedure below be 37617? The other provider completed the actual instrumentation. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Lumbosacral disk...
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    • cardiovascular cardiovascular surgeon general surgery coding spinal fusion surgery coding
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    • Forum: General Surgery
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