Medical Coding Pro - Urology Reimbursement: Coding for MESA, TESA

Published: Wed, 12/30/09

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  1. Urology Reimbursement: Coding for MESA, TESA - 2009-12-17 01:25:23-05
    Question: Could you please give me the most current coding guidelines for the MESA and TESA procedures? The last I was aware, we were to use unlisted procedure codes. Is that still correct? Answer: You should still use unlisted procedure codes to report microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA) and testicular sperm aspiration (TESA, sometimes called TESE [...] Related articles:
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  2. Ask 3 Questions to Head Off 2010 Consult Problems Before They Start - 2009-12-17 17:38:06-05
    Ever used an unlisted E/M code? Get ready. By now, you’ve heard that CMS is doing away with all inpatient (99251-99255) and outpatient (99241- 99245) consultation codes in 2010 — but are you prepared for the issues this may cause, starting Jan. 1? Ask these three questions of your practice and payers, and you’ll fend off [...] Related articles:
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  3. How Do I Code Genetic Counseling By A Physician - 2009-12-17 17:47:22-05
    Limit 96040 to Trained Counselor Question: May we report 96040 if our physician is performing genetic counseling? Answer: You should report 96040 (Medical genetics and genetic counseling services, each 30 minutes face-toface with patient/family) only for a trained genetic counselor’s services. (Currently, the American Board of Genetic Counselors [ABMG] certifies genetic counselors in the US and Canada.) [...] Related articles:
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  4. HCPCS 2010: Make Room for New MRI Contrast Codes A9581, A9583 - 2009-12-17 18:56:08-05
    AdreView gets its own ‘A’ code, too. You can leave confusing “not otherwise classified” codes behind for a few more of the contrast agents that you use. For services on or after Jan. 1, be sure you’re using the product-specific codes detailed below. Not using the proper codes will lead to claim rejection, which means “not receiving [...] Related articles:
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    3. 2 New HCPCS Codes for H1N1 Vaccine AdministrationPlus: New Bevacizumab code is effective Oct. 1. If you’re...

  5. 2010 CPT General Surgery Coding Update: Changes for Lap, Abdominal Repair & Hemorrhoidectomy - 2009-12-30 15:39:34-05
    Can you find codes in 2010’s resequencing mess? We show you how. Reporting your general surgeon’s service with an unlisted code means more documentation work and a payment guessing game — that’s why you’ll welcome CPT 2010’s more specific codes. General surgery can get all the details at this on-demand, specialty-specific audio update. But we won’t keep you in [...] Related articles:
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