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Ddanachock replied to the thread Wiki The A.I. future of Coding.
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DI have a patient that we billed 59514 (c-section, delivery only). Pt has had double digit PP visits in the clinic for wound dehiscence with wound repacking and RX for antibiotics. Can someone provide a link to a reputable medical source that...
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JI'm wondering if anyone is concerned about the future of coding and artificial intelligence. Is AAPC going to add any type of training? Certs? What does A.I. mean to you as a coder? Are you already using it as an aide?
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TI'd try framing the conversation with the LCSW as that the additional diagnosis isn't indicating that they are treating the physiological condition. Rather, it is painting the full picture. They're treating "Anxiety due to {condition}." If...
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CHello all, I have a provider that completed a left L3-4 TFESI and a right L4-5 TFESI and I am trying to figure out if this would count as a bilateral single level procedure (64483/50) or if this would be two levels (64483/LT, 64484/RT). Any...
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Ccsmith90 replied to the thread Wiki Anesthesia for Central Venous Port Removal.jkyles & lisaalonso23 thank you both for your input on this! I will speak with my manager about resources and get a better resource for anesthesia.
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Please know the Optum encoder is not a reliable source for crosswalking from CPT to ASA codes. The best and most reliable resource is the ASA crosswalk that will take you to 00400 for this procedure. It's highly recommended you request a... -
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I wonder if it is a difference in subscription levels? I pulled that crosswalk code from a SelectCoder subscription level that includes the ASA's crosswalk information, which is the only official crosswalk source. (Full disclosure, I work for the...
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Aadunlap23 replied to the thread Wiki Patella button and poly revision cpt code.Per the attached article, you can report 27486-52.
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Aadunlap23 replied to the thread Wiki Help please.I'm reading that the following were debrided: SLAP tear, articular rotator cuff tear, bursa (due to inflammation/bursitis), and synovitis. However, during the open portion of the procedure, a biceps tenodesis was performed to correct the SLAP...
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AThe provider performed a Total Talus replacement. It was not part of a total ankle arthroplasty. I'm assuming this procedure will have to be billed as unlisted, but I want to be certain before I enter the charges. Does anybody have more...
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CI wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the very thoughtful and helpful forum posters to our ob/gyn forum. You should all be proud of your ongoing interest in and support of your fellow coders and billers. Sharing your knowledge is as...
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MHello, A doctor at my office needs to do a peer to peer with Cigna and when trying to call them they either do not know what I am talking about or they put in a request and I have not received anything back yet. Any suggestions on how to get the...
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DGood morning, fellow coders! Need a second opinion, please. I don't see the extensive debridement, but I am hoping that maybe someone else will be able to help me identify the extensive debridment. I have 23430 for the open procedure. Would I...
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aannecchiarico posted the thread Wiki IUD placement failed in office, moved to OR with anesthesia. Tricare denying. 58300 CPT Code in Billing/Reimbursement.Patient was seen in office to have IUD inserted but could not tolerate procedure. Patient was then placed under anesthesia at the hospital on same campus where the IUD was inserted successfully. Tricare is denying claim for "SERVICE ON SAME DAY...