Advanced Search

Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Counting Days and Coding Actigraphy

Published on Wed Apr 20, 2016

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurologist conducted a level-four E/M service for an established patient with psychophysiologic insomnia, and then attached a leg band for an actigraphy. Seven days later, the patient returned the actigraphy band. I’ve never coded for an actigraphy. How should I report this scenario, and what exactly is an actigraphy? Oklahoma Subscriber Answer: On the claim, you [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

View All