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nielynco replied to the thread Wiki Failed induction charges.CPT published a Knowledge Base question in July 2006: Induction of labor is an inclusive component of the complete obstetric package (eg, 59400 or 59510) or of the delivery (eg, 59409, 59514). No additional code should be reported for induction... -
Aambergremington@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki Diagnosis for Routine Circumcision.Our pediatric office also always uses Z41.2 for every circumcision.
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jkyles replied to the thread Wiki About Telehealth.Hi, The documentation for an E/M telemedicine visit still has to hit the requirements for an E/M visit. You'll need to check the specific payer for guidance. But in general the doctor needs to indicate what they did to justify payment. There... -
AI see this CPT code 26210 says it is for benign tumor or cyst. Does that mean it is not appropriate to use for an excision of a malignant bone tumor? It makes sense to me, but I am being told you are able to use that code for malignant tumors as...
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Aabarajas replied to the thread Wiki Minimally Invasive Osteotomy.I just saw your response. It's not the great toe or first phalanx. Any metatarsal and or phalanx 2-5.
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EGood Day, I'm new to reporting codes for Telehealth. I did some research about Telehealth coding so may I please ask for some inputs or corrections. Scenario: The chart that I am reading only has "Telehealth f/u. Reviewed procedure day DOs...
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Ssamuraisarah17 replied to the thread Wiki new 2027 ob guidelines.The AMA did a webinar earlier in March on this subject. I downloaded the presentation and they outline the changes. https://www.ama-assn.org/membership/events/health-plan-primer-previewing-cpt-2027-restructure-maternity-care-services
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rthomas@impcna.com replied to the thread Wiki EPDS screening.Yes, we charge this code for Vanderbilt assessments and GAD-7 screenings. -
rthomas@impcna.com replied to the thread Wiki Diagnosis for Routine Circumcision.Our physicians perform circumcisions either before the baby is discharged from the hospital or at their 3-5 day newborn follow-up. We have never had an issue using Z41.2 as the dx for the circumcision.
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jkyles replied to the thread Wiki HHHHHEEELLLPPPPP INCIDENT TO BILLING FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY.Hi, this question comes up from time to time and while Medicare doesn't expressly forbid doing this, it isn't necessary and can create compliance problems for the entire practice. You can retroactively bill for the new provider's services...
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MMrsrsnapp replied to the thread Wiki Cigna Medicare Advantage Denial for CPT 45385 and 45380 together.I would try using 59 modifier instead of XS. That's what we use here.
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AHello, Any feedback on percutaneous tenotomy of gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and vastus lateralis? Would it be an unlisted code 27299? With the fee from 27000?
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CCmama12 replied to the thread Wiki 78/79 Modifier Usage.No, global surgery rules do not apply to assistants.
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For the 3rd element of E/M, risk, it is not just a risk of a procedure in general. The documentation must identify specific risks to THAT patient for that procedure specifically. Was there any specific documentation about this in the note? If...
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00731, as it's an EGD.
