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    Denisezimmerman posted the thread Pap test only in OB/GYN.
    can you bill Z01.419 for a pap only, or do you need to use Z12.4? I get denials for Z12.4.
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    We are setting up a new ASC and need to find in-depth ASC coding and billing knowledge. I have reviewed the study guide for the CASCC, and at first glance, it seems a bit light on actual processes in an ASC. Would the CASCC be helpful? Do you...
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    1010medical@gmail.com replied to the thread Birthday rule.
    Determining primary vs secondary for the following scenarios: Adult child has insurance with their employer and coverage from a parent's insurance plan. Adult has coverage through their employer and their spouse's employer. Does the birthday...
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    Is anyone aware of payors that reimburse for a pot-operative CT at year one and year two post spinal fusion? Patient is not having issues, so nothing to support medical necessity. I have a provider stating this is standard protocol for all...
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    Hi there. I see this post was some time ago, but I am currently in a similar situation and was curious if you were able to find a US company that allowed you to work remotely from outside the US? Thanks! Crystal Smith
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    Want to hear what everyone thinks of a removal of a Hyperechoic lesion to use 10120 and there was no incision made and a 15 blade was used to remove it? Thank
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    jbhuju replied to the thread AWV & Problem visit.
    hello, we do bill AWV and E&M together if there is significant and separately identifiable issues, is chronic conditions are stable and no change made then we only bill AWV. thank you
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    I was commenting specifically on your question about the COPA. However, this is Low/Mod/Mod so your provider is correct in choosing a 4. You are missing the independent historian credit (Mom since I am assuming this is a minor child). Acute...
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    Hello, BCBS pays for telehealth services when appending the 95 modifier. Ex: 99213, 95 90833,95 Feel free to contact me at PacificCoastlineMedBilling@gmail.com Cindy
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    presti2 replied to the thread Looking for remote opportunities.
    Where are you located. Can you attach your resume to your post
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    We just started coding this specialty and we use ACEP tool. I personally read and re-read it twice and made lots of notes for myself to apply such rules to ED cases. I am sorry that i cannot answer your question. I just wanted to mentioned that...
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    dkhadley commented on debbyallen's profile post.
    I am now confused with the answer-nowhere in the description of code 92930 does it state "Atherectomy". It states 2 or more distinct coronary lesions with 2 or more stents deployed in 2 or more coronary segments, or a bifurcation lesion...
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    natashalage reacted to nielynco's post in the thread Well Woman Visit with Like Like.
    Technically you could bill both, but the payer will decide the outcome. Make sure you have clear documentation of a separate significant E/M addressing the vaginal dryness to support billing both codes.
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    rachaelwilleford replied to the thread J3409.
    Why use the unlisted drug code? Why not use J1171 Injection, hydromorphone, 0.1 mg?
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    The ASA outlines four possible methodologies for billing neuraxial labor analgesia/anesthesia. One is base units plus time reported in minutes (insertion through delivery) subject to a reasonable cap. That cap will be payer driven, so you will...
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