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Tthoufeekmhmd@gmail.com reacted to ranee's post in the thread Wiki CPC-A looking for employment with
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Hello I have been searching for a job as CPC-A or anything entry level related to coding , I have been filling out applications since August and nothing as of yet everyone wants experience but how do you get it if no one gives you chance, I know... -
PPalmerkayla13@outlook.com replied to the thread Wiki CPC-A looking for employment.Could you clarify whether the job postings on the AAPC website are verified listings? I want to ensure they are legitimate opportunities, as some job boards allow unverified or potentially fraudulent postings. Does AAPC review and approve each...
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Jjarrett.hoffman5589@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki Practicode v. EMR/EHR training course.Hello, I am also on CPC-A. I am not sure about the EMR/EHR training, but I can share insight, possibly on finding employment. At my workplace, many of us had no healthcare experience. We have 20 people working in billing and coding. Many started...
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Ppconger01 replied to the thread Wiki UNLISTED CODES.Thank you for writing back Jodielonkoski. The CPT book describes this to be for gastric restrictive surgery. The problem is the patient has a gastric ulcer and nothing related to bariatric issues.
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Nnatashalage replied to the thread e/m leveling.hmm... I am not an expert but I feel like coding it 99213 because... rash and pregnancy = could fall under Low ( 2+ minor problems) + OTC meds= Low. Low and Low =99213. IF she was not pregnant, then more straight forward 99212. But i am not sure. :)
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Jjodielonkoski replied to the thread Wiki UNLISTED CODES.43644 Is for a Lap roux-en-Y, unless their is a different reason you are using an unlisted?
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Ssheridan2296@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki Nausea AND vomitting..I am super new to this, when you say medical necessity has to be in the top x code lines, does that mean it is ok to put supporting codes that are relevant but may not be considered medically necessary under my state's LCD? or will that get the...
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Mmiriambroyles posted the thread Will CMS consider morbid obesity dx supported if on GLP1 but BMI is decreasing? in Risk Adjustment.Hello, Should CDI coders consider a dx of morbid obesity clinically supported/audit compliant if the BMI has fallen below 35 with GLP1 use? I understand morbid obesity can be coded if the provider diagnoses it regardless of BMI, coders are not...
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Jjuliagreen1968@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Medicare Advantage and Medicaid in Payer/Health Plan.We had a patient come in with a medicare advantage plan. When we billed them for the co-pay, they then came back with their Medicaid information. This was not presented at the time of service. We are not Medicaid providers. Can we bill the...
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Rrachaelwilleford replied to the thread Wiki Coding/billing 99214 and 99406 on the same day...HELP!.That's interesting. Thank you for sharing that feedback. I never considered that.
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PHi all, I have been having some problems with the use of unlisted codes when procedures a done laparoscopically. This is in Gen Surg. Seems to happen often in Lap Roux en Y procedures.(43659) This is an A/R nightmare.. Wondering if anyone out...
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JJim Pawloski replied to the thread Drainage catheter placement.Remind the provider that imaging is bundled into the drainage procedure.
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JJim Pawloski replied to the thread renal cath/embolization 36253 and 37244.The embolization is usually done after some type of imaging is done, as a CTA of the renals. If there isn't documentation of any imaging, then I would code 37244 and 36253. If there is imaging, then I would code 37244 and 36246. HTH
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Mmelissacrowe12 replied to the thread Drainage catheter placement.I would use 49406 as its draining from the peritoneum. 49405 is if its on/in the organ "visceral (eg, kidney, liver, spleen, lung/mediastinum)"
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Shttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-ncci-policy-manual-2024-chapter-11.pdf 8. CPT code 94640 (Pressurized or non-pressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction... (IPPB) device) describes either treatment of acute airway...