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8 Simple Steps Organize Your Op Note Coding - 2010-02-12 00:10:52-05
This aspect of op note coding is the “horse that pulls the cart.” Stuck on how to tackle this op note or those sitting on your desk? Follow this advice, provided by Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA, an ob-gyn coding expert based in Guadalupita, N.M. and co-presenter of the “Ob-Gyn Op Notes” session at the [...] Related articles:
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Oncology Coding: Day 1 of FOLFOX4 Regimen - 2010-02-12 00:14:52-05
Here’s the key to concurrent infusion coding. Question: What are the appropriate codes for the first day of the FOLFOX4 regimen? Answer: You should base your final coding decision on the documentation and the exact services your practice provides. But as a starting point, the FOLFOX4 regimen typically involves the patient receiving Oxaliplatin and folinic acid concurrently [...] Related articles:
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Avoid Hospice Coding Headaches With Modifiers GV and GW - 2010-02-12 00:16:54-05
Differentiating between GV and GW is your first step. If your urologist sees and treats hospice patients, you probably feel like you have to jump through hoops to get paid. The key to bringing in every hospice-related dollar your urologist deserves is ensuring you append the right modifier. Base Modifier GV or GW Choice on Diagnosis When reporting [...] Related articles:
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Factor Location and Depth into Foreign-Body Removals - 2010-02-15 02:17:08-05
Explore these three “what if” scenarios to perfect your FBR claims. Your foreign-body removal (FBR) coding can vary greatly depending on the type of foreign body, its anatomic location, and the depth from which the physician must remove it. Here are three case studies to help you find your way. Case 1: No Incision Means No Separate [...] Related articles:
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Use This Podiatry Scenario to Perfect Your Emerging Technology Claims - 2010-02-15 02:17:49-05
Hint: If you try to use an unlisted code, be sure your OP notes include this information. If you don’t know the ins-and-outs of coding cutting edge procedures, you risk getting left in the dust as medicine continues to evolve. A new techniques, however, doesn’t always mean a new, corresponding CPT code. Check out this podiatry [...] Related articles:
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