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A78616 is reported when the provider is re-evaluating fetal size, interval growth, or abnormalities they found on a prior ultrasound. 76815 is is limited to a focused quick look assessment of one or more of the key elements: fetal position, fetal...
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nielynco replied to the thread Wiki lapro corneal ectopic preg.Here is the intraservice work description for code 59150 reported when the code was added to CPT: The manipulator is applied, with possible dilatation of the cervical canal. Skin incisions are made. A pneumoperitoneum is created. Trocars and... -
nielynco replied to the thread Wiki Billing a Growth Scan.78616 is reported when the provider is re-evaluating fetal size, interval growth, or abnormalities they found on a prior ultrasound. 76815 is is limited to a focused quick look assessment of one or more of the key elements: fetal position, fetal...
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COur provider ordered 180mg's of Lanreotide for a Medicare patient which has a MUE of 120. Has anyone had experience with billing over the MUE limit for this drug, are you submitting the claim and then appealing the denial?
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Pam Warren replied to the thread Wiki minor/major surgery "with identified patient or procedure risk factors".No. The discussion of the standard risks and benefits are part of informed consent for any procedure performed. The provider would need to separately document the patient-specific risks; i.e. anticoagulation therapy, diabetes, for example in... -
Pam Warren replied to the thread Wiki new pt vs est pt.No, once they've joined the practice and see an already established patient, they are established to a new provider. There is nice decision tree on page 6 of the AMA CPT for 2026. It's very helpful.
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Bbrocal1979 replied to the thread Wiki CPT 72081-72084 spine x-ray.I am curious on this also. We are a pain management practice & we have always billed 72040, 72100, & 72070 with no problems. This year, Aetna is adding 72084 to my claims & denying the x-rays I billed as bundled together even though I never...
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Sscottfarmer posted the thread Wiki Coding Diabetes with Mixed Hyperlipidemia in Medical Coding General Discussion.When you have Diabetes associated with Mixed Hyperlipidemia I know you code E11.69 but for the mixed hyperlipidemia do you code E78.2 or E78.49?
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Pparajuliganga506@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki CPC-A Looking for entry level positions.I am in same boat too. Got my certificate on Dec and started looking for job any tips and tricks will help to land a foot in healthcare industry.
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Pparajuliganga506@gmail.com reacted to jarrett.hoffman5589@gmail.com's post in the thread Wiki Practicode v. EMR/EHR training course with
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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... -
Pparajuliganga506@gmail.com reacted to Pam Brooks's post in the thread Wiki New coder can't find a job! with Like.
You're absolutely correct, finding a coding job is challenging fo new coders. I suggest you try to find a job in a related area of the revenue cycle and not expect to find a coding job. Look for a position in charge posting, medical records...
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JProvider billed codes 32505/32310 for this procedure. I was looking at code 32141 and wondering if that was a better choice or did he choose correctly? OPERATIVE FINDINGS: Multiple adhesions, most of the bullae were in the apical and anterior...
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Question: if an Initial 92072 fit has been initiated, and the first lens needs to be adjusted for BC or power, is that considered a new fitting or still part of the initial fit?🆘 -
OOrthocoderpgu replied to the thread Wiki second opinion-femoral neck fx, malunion/nonunion.I'm not going to address the specifics of this because there is a general concept that I think needs to be understood. If you replace a patient's knee (27447) you are going to perform an arthrotomy of the knee capsule, remove the meniscus...
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KThe remaining vagina after hysterectomy is generally called as cuff of vagina; it is nothing but the remaining vaginal tissues. The cpt code 57100 or 57105 would appropriate (simple or extensive) for the biopsy of the vaginal cuff. hope this helps.