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Look to 00811, 00812 When Screening Colonoscopy Turns Diagnostic

Published on Thu May 12, 2022

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Consider This Before Reporting Anesthesia for Intubation
Question: What procedure code should I report for intubation EUA (examination under anesthesia)? The associated diagnoses [...]

Reader Questions:
Look to 00811, 00812 When Screening Colonoscopy Turns Diagnostic
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Reader Questions:
Septoplasty Code 30520 Crosses to 00160
Question: The CRNA provided anesthesia for surgery noted as “Septoplasty, ASA 2.” For billing CRNA services, [...]

Reader Questions:
Choose Codes Based on Accuracy, not Value
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Reader Questions:
Submit 3 Codes for Pump Aspiration and Refill
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Verify Spinal Injections before Choosing Puncture Code
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Reader Questions:
Don’t Miss Modifier 51 Opportunities for Fluoroscopic Injections
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Reader Questions:
Self-Pay Status Doesn’t Change Cancellation Rules
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