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    kvangoor reacted to lgardner's post in the thread What element level of MDM would a specialist referral fall under 2021 E/M Guidelines? with Like Like.
    per Noridian ACT Q & A March 10, 2022: Noridian ACT Q & A March 10,2022 Q12. Do providers receive credit in MDM for referring a patient to another provider? A12. Yes, this would meet patient management for treatment when it is necessary to refer...
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    myGodwalk replied to the thread Coding Specialist (remote- US) Full time (Apply on Indeed).
    Here is the link. https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4370445/Spero-Health/Coding-Specialist
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    AppleSpice replied to the thread Attempted IUD placement- Bill for IUD device?.
    If you reach out to the supplier for your IUD, they have a form to fill out for replacement devices, usually if the patient never leaves the office with the device in.
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    AppleSpice commented on RSHAIk's profile post.
    It's been a year, how is the cpc going, have you discovered any new opportunities? What specialty took you in? I am in OBGYN.
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    AppleSpice replied to the thread Preventive Visit/AWV Initiated During a Problem-Focused Encounter?.
    @JeanieBCPC thank you for the chart
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    abarajas replied to the thread EPB Tenodesis.
    Thank you so much for your feedback. I will make note of it for future reference.
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    jkyles replied to the thread Lumbar Transforaminal and BBB anesthesia.
    Also, be prepared for a denial. The anesthesia provider might need to write a separate letter.
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    jkyles replied to the thread Medicare Denial on RFA's.
    HiI there, that's really weird (and wrong). Suggestion: Send a copy of the billing and coding article with the relevant information highlighted with your appeal. In April Noridian posted an article that clearly states KX is for diagnostic...
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    jkyles replied to the thread Endotracheal tube placement.
    It's included. NCCI bundles 00320 and 00326 into the procedure.
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    melbrigg1 posted the thread Abnormal TSH levels in Diagnosis Coding.
    Looking for guideance on which diagnosis code is appropriate for low/elevated TSH levels. Codify leads to R94.6 abnormal results of thyroid function studies however I have recieved different guideance indicating the R79.89 other abnormal findings...
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    jodielonkoski replied to the thread Colonoscopy Debate.
    Here's the link! its on the 26th, some webinars are more helpful than others but I'm hoping this one addresses z09/z12 in depth. I have unlimited webinars through my works subscription so I'll try to remember and comment back here after its live...
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    TLowe17 replied to the thread Colonoscopy Debate.
    Do you know when the webinar is and how I would go about registering for it?
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    rwatase replied to the thread Retired provider.
    See 42 CFR 410.32 a): Ordering diagnostic tests. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all diagnostic x-ray tests, diagnostic laboratory tests, and other diagnostic tests must be ordered by the physician who is treating the beneficiary...
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    jodielonkoski replied to the thread Colonoscopy Debate.
    This isn't medicare specific but from AAPC stating to use Z12.11 over Z09. There's also a webinar coming up that hopefully addressed this. If the intent is a screening Z12 is correct and Z09 would be inappropriate. Z09 would be appropriate for a...
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    LMCODER1 replied to the thread Stone treatment question.
    I would use 52317 as this was the definitive treatment of the stone.
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