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    drsmith1999@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki Modifier JZ.
    Thank you so much. I will look into the vial of the drug.
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    bryana.ament@outlook.com replied to the thread Wiki History of LEEP.
    O34.4_ & Z98.890
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    bryana.ament@outlook.com posted the thread Wiki Pessary Cleaning in OB/GYN.
    If patient is presenting for pessary reinsertion and cleaning, do you code z46.89 (pessary maintenance) first or the reason for the pessary N81.10?
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    afpineda posted the thread Wiki TCM patient discharged to SNF in E/M.
    I have a patient who was discharged from a hospital admission to a skilled nursing facility. My office is saying it's totally fine to still bill the TCM. My interpretation is that we can't bill a TCM because that is an inpatient (hospital) to...
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    shanamarie replied to the thread Wiki Modifier JZ.
    Is the drug NDC a single use vial? If so then the JZ would be correct . If it’s not single use then the JZ would not be needed. One other issue may be that you are putting the same drug/ same NDC on 2 lines. Insurance probably thinks it’s a...
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    HR1025 posted the thread Wiki History of LEEP in OB/GYN.
    OB patient is scheduled for 2 ultrasounds at 16 weeks and 20 weeks because she had a LEEP in the past. What diagnosis code should I use? I know we can't use a Z code as primary, but the code I was given was Z98.890. Please help!!!!
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    drsmith1999@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Modifier JZ in Modifiers.
    I am having rejected claims from UHC Medicare Advantage saying the JZ modifier submitted is inappropriate. I am not understanding what needs to be done. Anyone else having this issue? I would appreciate any help. Thank you. 99214: EST PT - LVL...
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    NIENAJADLY replied to the thread Wiki How do you code a hyperplastic polyp in the sigmoid colon ?.
    You're right, I mistyped that as I was looking at the article. Thank you for the correction!
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    NIENAJADLY replied to the thread Wiki Post Op Pain Management.
    If it's denying 76942-26 as bundled, you may need to add modifier 59 or an X- modifier showing that it's a non-overlapping service. It could either be bundling into the blocks through the carrier's own edits or possibly against the primary...
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    NRaizman replied to the thread Wiki Nail avulsions with drainage.
    You need to send an operative report. Cannot advise based on the limited information given. Thx
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    NRaizman replied to the thread Wiki Tenjet procedure coding.
    That is -extremely- aggressive coding. AAOS has consistently suggested using an unlisted code for Tenjet or Tenex systems, as they are 1) not open, 2) not tenotomies but tendon debridements, 3) not bursectomies but bursal debridements. They...
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    angel335 posted the thread Wiki . in Modifiers.
    I need some advice on when to use the new X modifiers instead of 59. I work for an outpt physical therapy dept & need some help. Thanks!
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    mskitaly09 replied to the thread Wiki CPC EXAM.
    I went through Medical Coding Academy (MCA) and purchased the Medical Coding Exam Prep Kit. It goes through the books on what to highlight, circle, mark through, delete words and a tabbing system. It also include a Mock Exam and more...
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    davidk9 replied to the thread Wiki 87789 denials from Medicare.
    I think they only allow up to 10 units now.
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    ecurbelo posted the thread Wiki CONTROL OF ARTERIAL BLEEDING OF AN OPEN WOUND -CPT in Medical Coding General Discussion.
    Hello: Can somebody help me how to code a control of arterial bleeding by trauma team only? tourniquet in place proximal left upper extremity. the tourniquet was removed which revealed 2 arterial active bleeders. Initially bleeders were clamped...
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