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Aaovady@yahoo.com reacted to bgudal's post in the thread Wiki No entry level job available even after passing CPC with
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Ditto! I am very disheartened to read about all these folks who passed the exam 2-3 years ago and still haven't found a job. I'm also feeling like there's been a bait and switch. I took the class and passed the exam to become a coder. Not a... -
TTThivierge replied to the thread Wiki Screening vs. Diagnostic Colonoscopy.Pooker girl BRBR is for Hematochezia see dx K92.1. Melena dx K92.2 differ red blood in stool. But really the provider should give you the dx of K92.2 or K92.1.If patient has a problem or reason for the colonoscopy(person above from note does)...
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pclaybaugh replied to the thread Wiki CPT 96127.Another tidbit, for ADHD – this can be counted more than once if completed by different parties (e.g., parents and teacher), scored and documented by the provider. -
LYou can actually book for April 2025 right now! Disney only requires a deposit, and its totally refundable. The rates are actually pretty cheap right now, so if you have a couple hundred dollars laying around, you can book the hotel now and if...
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LThat is a good idea - I am curious when AAPC will release the rates for Coronado for comparison. I stay at Shades of Green (near Polynesian) and it is a very good price!
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Llwahl replied to the thread Wiki Is there always so much WALKING?.I've heard a few things about surge pricing when it comes to ride shares early in the morning. It may not be as good of a deal as it seems!
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TThe G code is for Medicare. We use 96160 for our pediatric depression screenings (PHQ9)
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TTThivierge reacted to feiteai@aol.com's post in the thread Wiki Coding/billing 99214 and 99406 on the same day...HELP! with Like.
They’re bundling it together because your e&m level is too high. Also make sure you’re using the modifier 25 on your e&m as well as not using signs and symptoms as your primary dx. How you sequence your codes plays a major role in payment.
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XAs long as it is completed, scored and the provider has documented that they reviewed.
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XWe bill when graded and report so when pt returns it
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XHoping 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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XxXxPARAGONxXx replied to the thread Wiki Nuclear Stress Tests.You're confounding the terms “tracing” and “tracer”. They are not synonymous or referring to the same thing, in this context. Tracing refers to the electrocardiogram tracing. “The ECG represents a graphic recording of the electrical cardiac...
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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...