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TTThivierge replied to the thread Wiki 88305 vs 88304.Chajen What body organ or part is getting the biopsy? The lab codes define CPT 88304 vs CPT 88305 till CPT8807 list it in CT manual.. I know that CPT 88305 is used for polyps from intestine or colon. I hope helped you Lady T
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SI recently came across the Forensic Medical Coder (FMC) certification and I’m curious if it’s a legitimate field or more of a niche certification. I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience in this area—is there really a career path here...
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CHello! I sometimes get path results back with a diagnosis but no CPT code & I am wondering how to know whether I use an 88305 or an 88304. I don't understand how to know the difference despite having read the Surgical Pathology section of my CPT...
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HCan modifiers 78 and 79 be used in an ASC setting? According to https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00144546, it's "inappropriate usage". I'm confused as to why that would be since the definition of an...
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PLooking for a part time remote Medical Auditor or Coding position. I currently hold CPC, CPMA, and COC with over 20-year experience in Profee Coding.
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Ppjenack@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Knee manipulation IV sedation in Medical Coding General Discussion.Hello, I'm looking for coding assistance for cpt code 27570. I have an operative report for knee manipulation performed 1 month after a TKA, which was performed under IV sedation. Cpt code 27570 states " manipulation of knee joint under general...
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TI'm still learning ortho and have a question that I have been researching of one of our providers. Can the provider bill the clubfoot casting code 29450 if the provider is manipulating the foot/ankle and applying a molding cast for toe...
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Mmiclana89 reacted to ellis3350's post in the thread Wiki Impella insert via RT subclavian art. via 10mm hemoshield chimney graft with
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Ddeepshikha replied to the thread Wiki Eclinical Works looking for a training sessin.Seems you are looking training on ECW eClinical works, which is mainly EHR system; it certainly does billing. Wondering as a biller you really need the training on EHR or just billing part of the system?
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BHello, i always get thrown on this type of scenario. The patient has postpartum bleeding, and the CPT codes came in as non- ob codes-76856 and 76830. Should they be OB codes 76815 and 76817? Both transabdominal and transvaginal were done, per...
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Jjodielonkoski replied to the thread Wiki acute appendicitis without peritonitis, unspecified code?.Appreciate the reply but my question is more WHY acute appendicitis without perforation or peritonitis would be 'unspecified', when there is nothing further TO specify. We have an insurance carrier denying all claims where an unspecified code is...
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AMy provider states he performed Programmed stimulation and pacing after IV drug infusion. However once I questioned thee provider he stated "I just put the patient on the table and watched on the monitor for extra heart beats. When I saw nothing...
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PPapitha replied to the thread Wiki acute appendicitis without peritonitis, unspecified code?.ICD-10 code and usage K35.80: Unspecified acute appendicitis. Rationale: The code description explicitly includes "Acute appendicitis without (localized) (generalized) peritonitis". Why it might be used: This code is for cases where the...
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THow can an ASC bill for amniotic membrane graft, sutured to recoup some of the cost for the graft with removal of epithelium layer of the cornea (superficial keratectomy) with or without EDTA, we have done an amniotic graft placement in both...
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TTThivierge replied to the thread EKG Diagnosis coding.WBragg I hope can help you..use the REASON for the EKG from documentation of visit by provider but it should be on EKG result report. There have been reasoning such as dx R07.89 or abnormal results R94.31. Etc. However the resulting report says...