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VHello! I'm a new coder (been working about 2.5 months), so please be patient in your replies, and dumb it down if you can, as I'm still learning all the lingo and verbiage of coding! I work for neurology, and we frequently end up giving Toradol...
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VOne of the ways I think about separately identifiable (and reportable) E/Ms is whether the treating provider was surprised. If the treating provider can reasonably say "I had no idea the patient would need X procedure when I walked in the exam...
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SHi, Can anybody please help me with the email ID to contact CMS regarding queries related to SNF CB related updated published on CMS website?
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MHelloo!!! I would like to know if this is the correct way to code this procedure. IUD Insertion Procedure Note (UEHRC) Type of IUD:Kyleena With the patient in the dorsal lithotomy position, bimanual exam prior to insertion showed that the...
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KI am looking for clarification on how to code this screening colonoscopy scenario correctly. The patient came in for a high risk screening (history of polyps) c-scope with no symptoms. During the procedure, no polyps were found, however, a skin...
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KOur practice is currently reviewing the "Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass" procedure. Per my research, I do not see a listed CPT as of 2025. We are also trying to find a good comparison. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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Ddsibley67 replied to the thread Wiki Help please.Thank you so much for your help!
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DThe tenodesis cancels out the biceps tenotomy and labral debridement. The synovitis -could- be counted separately, and I would argue that 29823 is supported here, as it was not debrided solely for visualization. The synovitis in the axilla is...
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Pam Warren replied to the thread Wiki 87631-Dx Codes.You're going to want to report the reason that the physician ordered the test. Are there symptoms that warranted the test? Is this test to confirm a specific influenza? Is it for a screening (no symptoms, which is unlikely)? -
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Hi 777shabbirhussain, monicaroc@gmail.com, babitakiran.a@gmail.com, vivalatianne, sibrooke-88@hotmail.com I totally hear you—and you're definitely not alone. So many new coders with CPC-A are in the same boat: trained, certified, and eager to... -
Bbrandymo posted the thread Wiki RPM & RTM same date different provider care teams and entities in Medical Coding General Discussion.I know that RPM & RTM can't be billed for the same patient for same care period by same provider, but is there documentation for billing them by different care teams?
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AHello, in an inpatient status, what CPT would you use for a wound evaluation only?
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BHello all, I have a situation where a patient is 11 months old and has Medicaid. Our Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist created a visit that was addressing some of the parent's concerns and provided resources. I queried the provider due to...
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Vvalelim replied to the thread Wiki Spinal angio w/embolization.Thanks very much for your help!
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JJim Pawloski replied to the thread Wiki Spinal angio w/embolization.Well, this is not a diagnostic exam, so 75705 cannot be coded. So, for the embolization you code 37242. For the catheter placements, you have 36247 for one and 36248 for the other 5 branches. Good luck on getting the 36248 paid IMO. Jim