Medical Coding Pro - Use Shared Visit to Capitalize on NPP/Physician Teamwork
Published: Mon, 03/29/10
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Use Shared Visit to Capitalize on NPP/Physician Teamwork - 2010-03-25 23:23:15-04
Forget about incident-to in the facility, but consider this similar billing technique.
ED coders that have never heard of “incident-to” billing have nothing to worry about, as you cannot code for “incident-to” services in the hospital. Coders that don’t understand...
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Build a Firm Foundation for Plantar Fasciitis Coding And Get Your Claim Paid - 2010-03-26 00:17:49-04
Keep tabs on details to help justify more extensive treatments later.
Plantar fasciitis — a condition in which the plantar fascia becomes inflamed and painful — is the most common form of heel pain and can be treated many different...
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Urology Challenge: Remember All Factors for Post-Op Procedure Coding - 2010-03-26 00:32:10-04
The answer hinges on the urologist’s interpretation.
Question: A patient had a robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer on Jan. 1. Then the patient started experiencing voiding problems in February. At that time my doctor did a cystoscopy to check for...
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Look for Incision Evidence in Foreign Body Removal (FBR) Scenarios - 2010-03-28 23:24:29-04
Here’s why you should append modifier 25.
Question: A 47-year-old male reports to the ED complaining of a painful, swollen, and reddening right thumb. The physician performs an expanded problem focused history and examination, which uncovers two splinters. The ED...
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Among 2054 Edits, Correct Coding Initiative 16.1 Scraps Cardiology Bundle - 2010-03-28 23:38:04-04
Help is here: One troublesome, confusing edit is no longer an issue.
You may still be getting to know your CPT 2010 manual, but the new edition of CCI, effective April1, is already looking to make some code pairings impossible....
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