Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Grab Dx Codes for Cohen's Syndrome Cases
Question: Ohio Subscriber Answer: The 2010 ICD-9 Guidelines have a new directive regarding coding for syndromes: "Follow the Alphabetic Index guidance when coding syndromes. In the absence of index guidance, assign codes for the documented manifestations of the syndrome."
Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
- CCI 16.1 Update:
Identify Swapped Pairs to Ensure Correct EMG Modifier Placement
Make sure you know when to put a modifier on +95920, starting now. Each time [...] - Keep an Eye on Your Polysomnography Coding,Before OIG Does
Overusing Dx codes is just one way to attract an audit. The Office of the [...] - You Be the Coder:
Decide If 96119 is Right for Neuropsych Test
Question: We do neuropsych testing with computer-based testing. When the patient comes for the initial [...] - Don't Get Tripped Up by Unusual Discharge Scenarios
Report 99238 on date of service, even if patient doesn't leave that day. Discharging a [...] - Reader Questions:
Tune in to Video-Conference Cat. III Code
Question: Our neurologist has agreed to be a specialty resource for a small rural hospital. [...] - Reader Questions:
Grab Dx Codes for Cohen's Syndrome Cases
Question: We had a patient present recently that our physician diagnosed as Cohen's Syndrome. I'm [...] - Reader Questions:
Use Modifier 22 for Extra Repetitive-Stim Time
Question: We've recently begun performing a test n our office that our neurologists are calling [...] - Reader Questions:
Gain Some Perspective on Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Question: A claim just crossed my desk with a diagnosis of Alice in Wonderland syndrome. [...] - Reader Questions:
Work From Diagnosis for Non-Neuro Conditions
Question: At the request of an urologist, our neurologist consulted on an inpatient with altered [...] - Reader Questions:
Diagnoses Matter for Tarlov Cyst Referral
Question: Our neurologist saw a patient with a sacral Tarlov cyst. She is referring the [...]
