Help how to code

[perkins05]

HEPATIC PUMP FLUSHED
pump in patients belly...

HEPATIC PUMP FLUSHED PER PROTOCOL. SCC ASPIRATED OUT THEN INSTILLED 40CC PFNS WITHOUT DIFFICUL TV USING ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE. PT TOLERATED WELL. HAS LOST MORE WEIGHT.


Would you use 96523?
J7050
no other services provided on DOS

All suggestions are appreciated


Thanks

 

[OCD_coder]

You are correct.

Here is a really good article to follow up with and assist with your information.
http://www.supercoder.com/articles/...operly-for-pump-maintenance-and-port-flushes/

 

[OCD_coder]

You are correct. Medicare may or may not pay for the saline, so beware.

Here is a really good article to follow up with and assist with your information.
http://www.supercoder.com/articles/...operly-for-pump-maintenance-and-port-flushes/

 

[perkins05]

Thanks Michelle

I'm fairly new to this area. Your assistance is greatly appreciated

Gwen