• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Coding from the "Procedure Title"

Create Wiki
D

dpumford

Guest
Messages
299
Best answers
0
Hello~ The surgeon does IE: colonoscopy and in his reports he states; "As Stated Above " . He does not mention the technique in the body of report

HE dictates the technique under the Title of Procedure he states IE: polop removed by forceps x1, In trans colon, Hot Bx forcepts x 3 and snare polyectomy x 2 left colon...

What I am questioning is it ok to code from the Procedure Title? He does make the statement "as stated above".

I would like to see the technique in the body of report but its not happening, this old habit are hard to break and would like to know if there is any info out there that explains this.. I have looked with no success.

Thank you so much!
 
I would say it's bad practice to use the title....we require them to say they made it all the way to the cecum etc....do they do this for an EGD too? we require them to say they made it to the duodenum.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top