Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Keep the New Sleep Disorder Codes at Your Fingertips
Remember: The new codes become effective Oct. 1, 2005, and will be mandatory for use on Jan. 1, 2006.
Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
- More Than 2 Dozen Changes Slotted for Sleep Disturbance Diagnoses in 2006
ICD-9 brings you detailed codes to describe insomnia, apnea and more If you've had trouble [...] - The AMA Weighs in on Less-Than-24-Hour EEG
Anything under 12 hours calls for 95951-52 The AMA now says that if you are [...] - Clip and Save:
Keep the New Sleep Disorder Codes at Your Fingertips
Here's a convenient list of all the new-for-2006 sleep disorder diagnoses. You can use this [...] - Don't Wait Any Longer to Master Revised Stroke Diagnoses
Turn to the 438.xx series if the neurologist is managing late effects of stroke You [...] - You Be the Coder:
Is Guidance Included in Chemodenervation?
Questions: Recently, I submitted a claim to Medicare for chemodenervation injection (64614) with needle EMG [...] - CMS Changes 'Incident-To' Guidelines - Again
Assume that ordering and supervising physician must be the same person Neurology practices that have [...] - Coding Briefs:
Note New Dx, Revised Fee Schedule for the Months Ahead
For all you busy neurology practices trying to keep up with the latest coding facts, [...] - Coding Quick Update:
Time to Call on CPT for Medicare PET Scans
You can finally ditch the HCPCS G codes when reporting positron emission tomography (PET) scans [...] - Reader Questions:
Avonex Injections Are Reimbursable for MS
Question: I've heard conflicting information on Avonex when used to treat MS. Will insurers reimburse [...] - Reader Questions:
Ease a Headache With Botox Code 64612
Question: My neurologist injected 50 units of Botox around the forehead and scalp for a [...] - Reader Questions:
Supply Costs Included in EMG Codes
Question: Can we bill separately for supplies in addition to the standard CPT codes when [...] - Reader Questions:
Leg Weakness Leads to General Codes
Question: What is the appropriate diagnosis code for "leg weakness"?
Kansas Subscriber
Answer: You'll find few [...] - Reader Questions:
There's No Modifier for Incident-To
Question: Should I use a modifier when reporting services provided "incident-to" the neurologist's care?
Utah Subscriber
Answer: [...] - Reader Questions:
Don't Count on Cash for Educational Materials
Question: Is there a way we can offset the cost of educational materials, pamphlets, etc., [...] - Reader Questions:
Payers Might Request 95951 Documentation
Question: We recently submitted a claim for 95951. Our billing service states that they cannot [...]
