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Ccsperoni replied to the thread New to obgyn coding.If you enjoy learning new things, now is an AMAZING time to start learning OB. 🤓 I agree with Pam to focus more on what isn't changing. Remain flexible on the antepartum/delivery/postpartum services until the new guidelines start 01/01/2027...
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Ccsperoni replied to the thread Chromotubation (58350) and laterality.There are definitely scenarios where it is performed unilaterally, such as the example provided where patient only has one fallopian tube. Here's the more in depth answer. Each CPT code has a value assigned, and part of the value determination...
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LHello, does anyone know what ICD10 code we should be using for sputum cytology, when the patient has United healthcare, R codes are being rejected no signs or symptoms codes, findings are negative for malignant cells, I thought i could use D...
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Bbasmadjianbecky@gmail.com reacted to butlera@uthscsa.edu's post in the thread Next Phase ?- RN Now with CPC-A with
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I am a long time RN with significant leadership experience in a variety of settings. As I approach the next phase of life, I decided to take the CPC exam. I passed just this weekend. I am now thinking about how to best use this new credential. I... -
VI am in a discussion regarding when it is appropriate to bill 99308 along with 97610 with our billing team. And also, what modifiers would be used in this situation. Does anyone have any information on this situation that they can provide...
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SShailyShah replied to the thread CPCO Exam.Awesome, I took it and got 65% and I can't believe I just lost by 5 marks!! I have to take it again but I am so scared now
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Hhmorrison1981@gmail.com replied to the thread billing 72100.Isn't it helpful of BCBS not to give a direct answer to this? Or direct you to the site where you can find the policy? I am still trying to sort out which plans allow global billing and which don't. Have you tried splitting into TC and 26...
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Rrhea.alyssa07@gmail.com replied to the thread EMG Studies- Can you bill if they're not using needle?.The aspect I'm struggling with is per LCD https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleid=54095&ver=68&= it calls out that surface electromyography is non covered. But EMG recording endotracheal tubes isn't technically...
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APatient is s/p laminectomy. Hemovac drains were planned for removal three days post-op; however, the subfascial drain could not be removed at bedside. The patient was therefore taken back to the OR for the following procedure: Reexploration of...
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Ssuec replied to the thread Hemiarthroplasty revision of shoulder.Thank you. Didn't know if modifier 52 should be added because it is was not a total shoulder replacement. Hemi hip guidelines state modifier 52 should be used.
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CCmama12 replied to the thread EMB requiring cervical dilation coding (58100 vs 58120).Hi, this is correct per Coding Assistant October 2021
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Uumapatimishra posted the thread Transforming Challenges into Success in Medical Coding in Medical Coding Career Success Stories.My journey in medical coding began with a strong interest in healthcare and a desire to build a stable and growth-oriented career. Over the past 12 years, I have been working as a Quality Analyst in medical coding, where I have gained extensive...
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Uumapatimishra replied to the thread Coding Diabetes with HTN and CKD.Code I12.9 (Hypertensive CKD) along with E11.22 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic CKD) and N18.31 (CKD stage 3a). This is based on the guideline that a causal relationship between hypertension, diabetes, and CKD is assumed when documented...
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DThe changes are due to be implemented in January of 2027. I'd take the opportunity and learn as much as you can from a gyne surgery perspective. The unbundling of the OB package is just one piece of what's done in OBGYN coding. There will be...
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DThe OB clinic manager let me know today that we've started doing group OB visits ... always told after the fact. Looking online, it appears that these would be included in the global, but I wanted to make sure of this. I also saw where with...