Cardiology Coding Alert
Look for Lead Analysis Code
Cardiology Coding Alert
- Medicare:
Have You Mastered Using Modifier KX on Pacemaker Claims? July 7 Is Implementation Day
Be sure you understand what appending this modifier indicates to your payer. If your practice [...] - Diagnostic Tests:
Put Aside Your Physician Supervision Questions With This Primer
Don’t assume Medicare rules are the only ones that apply. Non-physician practitioners (NPPs) and ancillary [...] - ICD-10-CM:
Separate Out Sick Sinus Syndrome Under ICD-10
SSS and bradycardia options take the place of sinoatrial node dysfunction code. A quick look [...] - You Be the Coder:
Look for Lead Analysis Code
Question: A surgeon who isn’t in our practice performed epicardial lead placement for an ICD. The [...] - Reader Question:
Decide on DOS for 93268
Question: Which date of service should I use for 93268? Alabama Subscriber Answer: If your payer does [...] - Reader Question:
Solve Observation to Inpatient Dilemma
Question: The cardiologist admitted a patient to observation on day 1 with chest pain (99220). On [...] - Reader Question:
Determine Coding for ICD Cardioversion Encounter
Question: A patient had cardioversion by his ICD followed by reprogramming. Should I report 92961 and [...] - Reader Question:
Ace ABN Use for Medicare
Question: How can I avoid writing off charges for services if I know Medicare will deny [...]
