Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Correct Coding for t-PA Administration for Stroke Can Increase Pay Up
Neurologists often may be tempted to miscode t-PA administration for stroke because the co... Read more
Neurologists often may be tempted to miscode t-PA administration for stroke because the co... Read more
CPT 2000 Update:
New Guidelines Clarify Rules for Nerve Conduction Studies
CPT 2000 limits the use of codes for nerve conduction studies to only once when a neurolog... Read more
New Guidelines Clarify Rules for Nerve Conduction Studies
CPT 2000 limits the use of codes for nerve conduction studies to only once when a neurolog... Read more
Proper Coding Is Critical to Sleep Test Reimbursement
Sleep apnea commonly is diagnosed using sleep studies. But getting reimbursed for these st... Read more
Sleep apnea commonly is diagnosed using sleep studies. But getting reimbursed for these st... Read more
Reader Question:
Locating Epidural Catheter
Question: What is the appropriate way to code for the verification of the location of the ... Read more
Locating Epidural Catheter
Question: What is the appropriate way to code for the verification of the location of the ... Read more
Reader Question:
Billing for EMGs
Question: If a neurologist performs an electromyography (EMG), can he or she bill twiceonc... Read more
Billing for EMGs
Question: If a neurologist performs an electromyography (EMG), can he or she bill twiceonc... Read more
Reader Question:
62270 vs. 62288
Question: What is the difference between lumbar puncture codes 62270 (spinal puncture, lum... Read more
62270 vs. 62288
Question: What is the difference between lumbar puncture codes 62270 (spinal puncture, lum... Read more
Reader Question:
Nerve Conduction Studies
Question: In the October Neurology Coding Alert on page 11, nerve conduction studies (9590... Read more
Nerve Conduction Studies
Question: In the October Neurology Coding Alert on page 11, nerve conduction studies (9590... Read more
Reader Question:
Mini Mental Status Exams
Question: How often should neurologists repeat a mini mental status exam (96115) in their ... Read more
Mini Mental Status Exams
Question: How often should neurologists repeat a mini mental status exam (96115) in their ... Read more
Reader Question:
Coding Unsuccessful Procedures
Question: How does one code for a failed procedure, such as an attempted but unsuccessful ... Read more
Coding Unsuccessful Procedures
Question: How does one code for a failed procedure, such as an attempted but unsuccessful ... Read more
CPT 2000 Changes for Neurology
In CPT 2000, there are big changesand good newsfor neurologists regarding spinal injection... Read more
In CPT 2000, there are big changesand good newsfor neurologists regarding spinal injection... Read more
Getting Reimbursed for Neurobehavioral Tests
Two years have passed since neurobehavioral testing CPT codes (96100-96117) were moved und... Read more
Two years have passed since neurobehavioral testing CPT codes (96100-96117) were moved und... Read more
Maximize Your Reimbursement for Pre-op Consults
Pre-operative consultations (99241-99245) can be a big contributor to a neurology practi... Read more
Pre-operative consultations (99241-99245) can be a big contributor to a neurology practi... Read more
Correct Modifiers Optimize Reimbursement for Nerve Blocks
Although neurologists frequently use paravertebral and facet joint nerve blocks as a non-i... Read more
Although neurologists frequently use paravertebral and facet joint nerve blocks as a non-i... Read more
ICD-9 Codes Key for Proper Reimbursement of Transcranial Doppler Scans
Transcranial dopplers produce a sonographic scan of carotid arteries and can be used to ... Read more
Transcranial dopplers produce a sonographic scan of carotid arteries and can be used to ... Read more
Medicare Consultation Guidelines Clarified
A primary-care physician refers a patient to a neurologist, who determines that nerve bloc... Read more
A primary-care physician refers a patient to a neurologist, who determines that nerve bloc... Read more
Interpreting Test Results
Question: If a neurologist orders a radiological test such as a CT scan or an MRI, and he ... Read more
Question: If a neurologist orders a radiological test such as a CT scan or an MRI, and he ... Read more
Reader Question:
Billing for Tests and Interpretations
Question: If a neurologist performs an EMG/NCN, can he bill for the test and the interpret... Read more
Billing for Tests and Interpretations
Question: If a neurologist performs an EMG/NCN, can he bill for the test and the interpret... Read more
Reader Question:
Administering t-PA by IV
Question: I need to know if there is a specific CPT code for intravenous administration of... Read more
Administering t-PA by IV
Question: I need to know if there is a specific CPT code for intravenous administration of... Read more
Dont Give Away Your Time:
Use Prolonged Service Codes for Added Reimbursement
Strict reimbursement guidelines sometimes cause physicians to feel they are giving away th... Read more
Use Prolonged Service Codes for Added Reimbursement
Strict reimbursement guidelines sometimes cause physicians to feel they are giving away th... Read more
Optimize Reimbursement for Two Surgeons with Modifier -62
Neurosurgeons often work with physicians of other specialties, particularly orthopedic, ge... Read more
Neurosurgeons often work with physicians of other specialties, particularly orthopedic, ge... Read more
Reduce Coding Confusion for Biofeedback Training
With just two codes assigned to biofeedback training, getting reimbursed seems simple. But... Read more
With just two codes assigned to biofeedback training, getting reimbursed seems simple. But... Read more
Reader Question:
Six Rules for Billing Multiple Nerve Conduction Studies
Multiple nerve conduction studies are a common tool of neurologists, especially in diagnos... Read more
Six Rules for Billing Multiple Nerve Conduction Studies
Multiple nerve conduction studies are a common tool of neurologists, especially in diagnos... Read more
Reader Question:
Coding an Epidurogram
Question: How should I code for the verification of the location of the tip of an epidural... Read more
Coding an Epidurogram
Question: How should I code for the verification of the location of the tip of an epidural... Read more
Reader question:
Consultation for a Brain-dead Patient
Question: Please give the correct code for inpatient consultation for a patient diagnosed ... Read more
Consultation for a Brain-dead Patient
Question: Please give the correct code for inpatient consultation for a patient diagnosed ... Read more
Reader Question:
Sympathetic Skin Potential Testing
Question: Can one bill two units of 95923 for bilateral (foot) testing of sympathetic skin... Read more
Sympathetic Skin Potential Testing
Question: Can one bill two units of 95923 for bilateral (foot) testing of sympathetic skin... Read more
Reader Question:
Spastic Hemiparesis Injections
Question: How many units of 64640 can be billed after injecting different forearm muscles ... Read more
Spastic Hemiparesis Injections
Question: How many units of 64640 can be billed after injecting different forearm muscles ... Read more
Is it a Consultation or a Referral:
When to Use Consult Codes vs. Office-visit E/Ms
Consultations and referrals for care are the lifeblood of many neurology practices. For ex... Read more
When to Use Consult Codes vs. Office-visit E/Ms
Consultations and referrals for care are the lifeblood of many neurology practices. For ex... Read more
Optimal Reimbursement for Botox Injections
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is very expensive ($370 for a 100-unit vial) and has a very short ... Read more
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is very expensive ($370 for a 100-unit vial) and has a very short ... Read more
Sleep Tesing Claiom Denials are Common:
How to Avoid Them
When a patient with a sleep problemusually, falling asleep during the daygoes to a neurolo... Read more
How to Avoid Them
When a patient with a sleep problemusually, falling asleep during the daygoes to a neurolo... Read more
Employing a Physical Therapist Benefits Your Neurology Practice, but Strict Rules Apply
Having a physical therapist as part of your neurology practice is a great convenience to p... Read more
Having a physical therapist as part of your neurology practice is a great convenience to p... Read more
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