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1. Rewarding H-Reflex Test Coding
November 13, 2011
Start by marking a difference from F-wave studies.
You might flip Appendix J of the CPT® manual most frequently to review the most number of nerve conduction studies you normally report for definite indications. Don't ignore the next column that addresses H-reflex (or Hoffmann's...
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2. Should Assistant Surgeon Billing Each time Match Lead Surgeon's?
November 11, 2011
Read on the following medical billing question and the expert answer.
Question: You work in a general and laparoscopic surgeon's office. Once he helps other surgeons you get the medical billing information from the other surgeon's coders to bill as the assist.
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3. 16000-16030 May Not Tell Complete Burn Treatment Story
November 10, 2011
There's more to the procedures than dressing, debridement – at times almost $900 more.
In case you're reporting 16000-16036 codes, you might be losing pay -- nearly $900 -- for distinctly reimbursable procedures, as procedures like skin grafts are not involved in these codes. Ou...
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4. Be Cautious Before Reporting Neonatal Hypothermia During Heart Procedures
November 08, 2011
Latest CCI edits have a say on hypothermia
In case your anesthesiologist carries out controlled hypothermia in neonatal heart surgery cases, you must only report the anesthesia code, and never the "T" code as far as hypothermia is concerned. The latest Correct Coding Initiative ...
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5. Cardiology Coding: Tips to boost +92973
November 07, 2011
Cardiology coding involves a lot of difficult-to-sail-past challenges. For instance, if you have been using coronary thrombectomy code +92973 to report a variety of methods, you need to take note of. Thrombectomy by aspiration catheter is included in the intervention.
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6. Bust these Common Modifier 24 Myths
November 07, 2011
Medical Billing Tip: Know your payer's policies on billing complication treatment.
To ensure payment for E/M services that your physician carries out within the global period of a surgical procedure, you should know the particulars of modifier 24 (Unrelated evaluation and managemen...
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7. These 3 Tips Lead to Proper Polypectomy Coding
November 04, 2011
In case the surgeon devotes double time on 45385, you should bill with modifier 22.
If you are acquainted with how to work out the kind of scope, surgical technique, plus polyp location from your GI's colonoscopy with- polypectomy claim, you're half way into coding success. However...
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8. Cardiology Coding Alert: 3224-93227 Take on Extra Jobs to Make Up for Code Deletions
November 02, 2011
12, 24, and 48 hour services all play a part in this coding shake-up.
Cardiology codes keep on changing, trying to keep pace with technology and existing practice. That's why; Holter monitor codes saw big changes this year. Read this article and get an expert cardiology coding ...
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9. Cardiology Coding Alert: +92973 Debate Goes Up Around Aspiration Catheters
November 02, 2011
New information lays emphasis on a 'mechanical' necessity for the thrombectomy code.
In case you've been using coronary thrombectomy code +92973 for reporting a range of methods, pay attention. Thrombectomy by means of aspiration catheter is included in the intervention, as per the...
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10. 784.0 or 723.8? Headache Choice Depends on Provider Notes
November 01, 2011
Know the best diagnosis and injection codes.
In case your neurologist or pain specialist administers greater occipital nerve blocks, don't allow coding turn into a headache. Confirm specifics about the patient's headache as well as the service your provider provided to pin down the...
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