Medical Coding Pro - Breathe Easy Knowing You’re Updated on Common Spirometry Tests

Published: Mon, 05/17/10


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Breathe Easy Knowing You’re Updated on Common Spirometry Tests - 2010-05-11 13:04:01-04

He's breathing easier!Hint: You might not need as many codes on the claim as you expect.

CPT 2010 lists several codes for spirometry testing under “Other Procedures” in the Medicine section. The next time you’re faced with determining the best code for...



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Auditors Review Your Notes Based on the Regs as of the Service Date - 2010-05-12 09:57:12-04

auditorIf you performed a consult in 2006, the auditor will use 2006 guidelines — not today’s rules.

Most Part B practices have grown accustomed to tucking consult regulations into the backs of their minds, since Medicare no longer pays for...



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Do You Have A Medical Coding Blog? We’ll Post It Here - 2010-05-14 00:25:24-04
We have over twenty thousand unique visitors per month visiting our blog. If you have a blog and would like to have it prominently featured on our blog send us an email at gregg@medicalcodingpro.com and we will contact you to not only link to us, but be featured! And did I mention it was FREE!Similar [...]

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Pay Attention to Button TURP Technique - 2010-05-14 02:10:37-04

Be careful — the similarity to a laser procedure may deceive you.

Question: My urologist is performing a new procedure called a “button TURP.” I thought 52601 or 53852 might be correct, but now I’m thinking an unlisted procedure code...



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CMS Changes Conversion Factor Yet Again - 2010-05-17 01:10:06-04

Plus: Look for an increase in your DEXA scan reimbursement.

The bad news: Your carrier won’t be paying your claims using the conversion factor of $36.0846 anymore.

The good news: CMS is only changing the conversion factor by less than...



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