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CCbaxter001 replied to the thread Wiki ALLERGY MIXING 95165.Howdy! It depends on how your practice is set up, Medicare has a MUE of more than 30 units for CPT 95165 so we bill the insurance company as we mix our multi dose vial, for example on the 1st we mixed a 5cc vial so we would bill 95165 x5 units...
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OOryxEezz44 posted the thread Wiki How to Avoid Billing Overlap with PCPs in Specialist Setting in Billing/Reimbursement.I am currently assisting a specialist practice in implementing Chronic Care Management (CCM). These are CPT codes 99490, and 99439 While they understand that as specialists, they can bill for these services, they have concerns regarding...
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DHoping someone has some insight into nuclear stress tests. I am really confused on knowing when to code 93017, in my facility it is usually paired with 93016. It states tracing only. The only thing I can think to match it up with in documentation...
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Bbridgethagins@gmail.com reacted to luz.buenaventura's post in the thread Wiki multiple modifiers with
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guidelines: order of modifiers CATEGORIES: 1. PRICING modifiers (eg.,21, 22, 26, 50, 52, 53, 60, 62, 80, 82, P1-P6) 2. PAYMENT Eligible Modifier* (eg. 24, 25, 51, 57, 58, 59, 76, 77, 78, 79, 91) (*presence communicates special situation... -
HHeatherc7 reacted to sls314's post in the thread Wiki Can a Provider remove a diagnosis code after receiving a denial for a visit? with Like.
Yes, you can remove the code. The first claim had an error - the codes shouldn't have been billed together in the first place. You're just correcting the error. Not misrepresenting something to get paid. Payers are getting more savvy in...
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Jjennifernelson20 replied to the thread modifier with 32555 (thoracentesis)???.I did not use the LT/RT, but it was suggested to me. I have never needed a modifier either thats why im so confused. what i billed for that day was 99232 w/ 25 mod and 32555. nothing else. I will see if i can find someone to help me with the...
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Llafreeman2018 replied to the thread AAPC Job Board -- Application issues?.Thanks Amy. Glad AAPC staff was able to quickly research it. No need to cause grief for anyone else, right?
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Llafreeman2018 reacted to amyjph's post in the thread AAPC Job Board -- Application issues? with Like.
I would just go straight to the company site and not try to link through. You can't always tell where those postings are coming from or where that "apply" will take you (as you found out).
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Llafreeman2018 replied to the thread AAPC Job Board -- Application issues?.Thank you for your reply! Yes it was a strange experience but one of the AAPC Directors looked into it earlier today and they removed the job posting. Hopefully this will keep others from going thru that.
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SSgile111 replied to the thread failed Newborn hearing screening.thank you. I refused to make the change and it is being done by another coder, but I'm contemplating going to compliance.
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Llafreeman2018 reacted to sls314's post in the thread AAPC Job Board -- Application issues? with Like.
NorthPoint Search Group is a staffing firm. When I look directly at their website, it looks like they have you consent to receive SMS messages before you can view jobs. https://www.northpointsearchgroup.com/home It must just be that staffing...
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SSgile111 reacted to rthomas@impcna.com's post in the thread failed Newborn hearing screening with Like.
I agree with you 100%. As you already know, If It is not documented it didn't happen! Sounds like they need a reminder regarding compliance and malpractice. All of the provider I have worked with are thankful for the education when queried...
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rthomas@impcna.com replied to the thread failed Newborn hearing screening.I agree with you 100%. As you already know, If It is not documented it didn't happen! Sounds like they need a reminder regarding compliance and malpractice. All of the provider I have worked with are thankful for the education when queried... -
rthomas@impcna.com replied to the thread Wiki Depression screening.The G code is for Medicare. We use 96160 for our pediatric depression screenings (PHQ9)
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rthomas@impcna.com replied to the thread Wiki CPT 96127.As long as it is completed, scored and the provider has documented that they reviewed.