Help w/ coding this moh's procedure

[msmurdaugh]

The physician did a MOH's panel of 9 specimans which result in him coding 17313 and 17315 (4). Do I enter the charge are 4 different specimans or can 17315 only be charged 1 time with a modifer. The dx code is 173.5

 

[LLovett]

I have never had a provider that did Mohs and I am not sure where you are or what carrier you are dealing with, but this looks like pretty clear info on how to bill the procedures to me.

http://www.ngsmedicare.com/ngsmedicare/lcd/L26371_r1_sia.htm

Hope this helps,

Laura, CPC, CEMC

 

[msmurdaugh]

Thanks

Thanks,
Was not even thinking about this sites when I asked this.

 

[gaponte]

Help w/ coding this moh's procedure Reply to Thread

Specimens = Blocks
Since codes are described "up to 5", I would code:

17313
17315 x 4. So you were fine! :0)

AAPC also came out with an article that maybe you can use as a reference; AAPC Coding Edge April 2009 page 46. It is one of my favorites AAPC's articles.

 

[msmurdaugh]

Thanks

I just was not sure..Thanks so much for you confirmation.