Gastroenterology Coding Alert
Assess Risk to Arrive at Diagnosis Code Rather Than Payer Type
Gastroenterology Coding Alert
- CPT® 2013 Strategies:
Take the Stress Out of Your GI Pressure, Transit Measurement Reporting With This Advice
Hint: Obtain prior pre-authorization to avoid payer denials. You can improve your CPT® 2013 code [...] - Key Elements:
Strengthen Your ROS Documentation to Qualify For Level 4 or 5 Encounters
Don’t down code due to lack of complete documentation. If your gastroenterologist is not completing [...] - ICD-10 Update:
Enjoy Straightforward Transition For Paralytic Ileus With K56.0
Hint: Distinguish from gallstone ileus or duodenal ileus to correctly nail the diagnosis. When your [...] - You Be the Coder:
Discern Intent Rather Than Scope Type to Arrive at Appropriate Code
Question: Our gastroenterologist recently performed a colonoscopy to place a stent on a patient who [...] - Reader Question:
Check Approach Before Coding Enteroscopy Procedures
Question: Our gastroenterologist recently performed a double balloon enteroscopy wherein he entered the small bowel [...] - Reader Question:
Assess Risk to Arrive at Diagnosis Code Rather Than Payer Type
Question: We have patients from time to time whose benefit plans don’t recognize high risk [...] - Reader Question:
Don't Fret Over CLIA Compliance for Sitzmark Tests
Question: Our new gastroenterologist just started using Sitzmark tests. How shall I bill for that [...] - Reader Question:
Only Checking Vitals Will not Allow You to Report Higher Level E/M
Question: A new patient presented in our office. Past medical, social, and family history were [...]
