Neurosurgery Coding Alert
News You Can Use:
Fee Schedule Numbers Have Providers Worried
The 2023 MPFS features a deep CF cut. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (C... Read more
Fee Schedule Numbers Have Providers Worried
The 2023 MPFS features a deep CF cut. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (C... Read more
Surgery:
Use This Guide for Spinal Fusion Claims
Check for instrumentation, graft coding opportunities. When a patient needs a spinal fu... Read more
Use This Guide for Spinal Fusion Claims
Check for instrumentation, graft coding opportunities. When a patient needs a spinal fu... Read more
Clinical Coding Quiz:
Can You Code This Skull Fracture Fix?
Try to code this scenario before checking the answer. Last month, we printed a primer o... Read more
Can You Code This Skull Fracture Fix?
Try to code this scenario before checking the answer. Last month, we printed a primer o... Read more
Reader Questions:
There Are 2 Complicated Codes for This Craniofacial Fix
Question: The surgeon performed treatment on a LeFort III craniofacial separation.&nb... Read more
There Are 2 Complicated Codes for This Craniofacial Fix
Question: The surgeon performed treatment on a LeFort III craniofacial separation.&nb... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Confident With This Shy-Drager Dx
Question: During an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established... Read more
Be Confident With This Shy-Drager Dx
Question: During an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established... Read more
Reader Questions:
Do This for Bilateral Problems During E/Ms
Question: If a patient has a bilateral problem (for example, the patient has tingling... Read more
Do This for Bilateral Problems During E/Ms
Question: If a patient has a bilateral problem (for example, the patient has tingling... Read more
Reader Questions:
Counting Referrals in MDM Table
Question: Our providers say that referrals are always considered low risk under the R... Read more
Counting Referrals in MDM Table
Question: Our providers say that referrals are always considered low risk under the R... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Coding Carotid Artery Stenosis
Question: A patient is diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis in the left and right a... Read more
Coding Carotid Artery Stenosis
Question: A patient is diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis in the left and right a... Read more
Condition Spotlight:
Condition Spotlight Take Note of E/M, Treatment Type on Skull Fractures
Do you know the trio of codes for skull fracture repair? It's a safe bet that almost all ... Read more
Condition Spotlight Take Note of E/M, Treatment Type on Skull Fractures
Do you know the trio of codes for skull fracture repair? It's a safe bet that almost all ... Read more
CPT® 2023:
Imaging Guidance Gets Bundled Into Some Injections
Imaging guidance update could lower pay for these codes. If your surgeon provides somati... Read more
Imaging Guidance Gets Bundled Into Some Injections
Imaging guidance update could lower pay for these codes. If your surgeon provides somati... Read more
Compliance:
Cut Duplicate Claims With Modifier Smarts
There are basic rules to follow on repeat modifiers. If Medicare starts sending your prac... Read more
Cut Duplicate Claims With Modifier Smarts
There are basic rules to follow on repeat modifiers. If Medicare starts sending your prac... Read more
Reader Question:
Puncturing Previous Burr Hole Calls for These Codes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon created a ventricular puncture th... Read more
Puncturing Previous Burr Hole Calls for These Codes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon created a ventricular puncture th... Read more
Reader Question:
Avoid Coding Headache by Answering Intractable Question
Question: The provider diagnosed post-traumatic headache. Is G44.3 the correct ICD-10... Read more
Avoid Coding Headache by Answering Intractable Question
Question: The provider diagnosed post-traumatic headache. Is G44.3 the correct ICD-10... Read more
Reader Question:
Get More Info to Target Crushing Injury Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from a crushing injury to ... Read more
Get More Info to Target Crushing Injury Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from a crushing injury to ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Craniectomy With Electrode Array Implantation
Question: The neurosurgeon performs a craniectomy with electrode array implantation on the... Read more
Craniectomy With Electrode Array Implantation
Question: The neurosurgeon performs a craniectomy with electrode array implantation on the... Read more
Surgical Coding:
Less-Invasive Stereotactic Surgery Requires Special Coding Skills
You'll choose 1 of 2 codes when surgeon operates on intracranial lesions. When your neuro... Read more
Less-Invasive Stereotactic Surgery Requires Special Coding Skills
You'll choose 1 of 2 codes when surgeon operates on intracranial lesions. When your neuro... Read more
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Rely on These Terms for Intracranial Lesion Surgeries
Do you know the 3 meninges? During her recent presentation at HEALTHCON Regional Denver ... Read more
Rely on These Terms for Intracranial Lesion Surgeries
Do you know the 3 meninges? During her recent presentation at HEALTHCON Regional Denver ... Read more
Surgical Coding:
Know Specifics Before Coding These 3 Vertebral Surgeries
Here's why you must be able to ID excision, corpectomy, osteotomy. When a surgeon perfo... Read more
Know Specifics Before Coding These 3 Vertebral Surgeries
Here's why you must be able to ID excision, corpectomy, osteotomy. When a surgeon perfo... Read more
Reader Questions:
Follow Through to Components for Skull Base Lesion Removal
Question: During surgery of the skull base to remove lesions, our surgeon performs a ... Read more
Follow Through to Components for Skull Base Lesion Removal
Question: During surgery of the skull base to remove lesions, our surgeon performs a ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Px Status Drives Code Choice on E/M-Myelography Claim
Question: Encounter notes indicate that after an office evaluation and management (E/... Read more
Px Status Drives Code Choice on E/M-Myelography Claim
Question: Encounter notes indicate that after an office evaluation and management (E/... Read more
Reader Questions:
Look at RVUs Before Ordering Chemodenervations
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed chemodenervation of th... Read more
Look at RVUs Before Ordering Chemodenervations
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed chemodenervation of th... Read more
Reader Questions:
Consider Companion Code When Reporting This Syndrome
Question: Notes indicate that the provider performed a level-three office evaluation ... Read more
Consider Companion Code When Reporting This Syndrome
Question: Notes indicate that the provider performed a level-three office evaluation ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Answer Trauma Question, Then Code Brain Herniation
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the patient suffered a herniated brain stem. ... Read more
Answer Trauma Question, Then Code Brain Herniation
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the patient suffered a herniated brain stem. ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use This Code for Nonspecific Lumbago Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient with “lumbag... Read more
Use This Code for Nonspecific Lumbago Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient with “lumbag... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Co-Surgeons and an Accident Victim
Question: A 35-year-old mountain biker lost control of their bike during a competitio... Read more
Co-Surgeons and an Accident Victim
Question: A 35-year-old mountain biker lost control of their bike during a competitio... Read more
CPT® 2023:
New Code Set Features Arthroplasty, Implant Changes
Here's what you should report instead of +0163T in 2023. The AMA has set its additions, r... Read more
New Code Set Features Arthroplasty, Implant Changes
Here's what you should report instead of +0163T in 2023. The AMA has set its additions, r... Read more
E/M 2023:
MDM Is at Center of ED Code Refocus
Check out the new rules for 99281-99285. When coding for evaluation and management (E/M)... Read more
MDM Is at Center of ED Code Refocus
Check out the new rules for 99281-99285. When coding for evaluation and management (E/M)... Read more
ICD-10 2023:
Codes Converted to Parent, Given New Families
See how some existing codes are modified to make way for new codes. In addition to the ... Read more
Codes Converted to Parent, Given New Families
See how some existing codes are modified to make way for new codes. In addition to the ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Head to This Code Set for Encephalocele Dx
Question: What is encephalocele, and how do I choose an ICD-10 code for this conditi... Read more
Head to This Code Set for Encephalocele Dx
Question: What is encephalocele, and how do I choose an ICD-10 code for this conditi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Ask More Questions on Sparse Spina Bifida Note
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient suffering from... Read more
Ask More Questions on Sparse Spina Bifida Note
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient suffering from... Read more
Reader Questions:
No Shared Billing? Incident-to Could Be an Option
Question: One of our physicians and a nurse practitioner (NP) both saw a patient duri... Read more
No Shared Billing? Incident-to Could Be an Option
Question: One of our physicians and a nurse practitioner (NP) both saw a patient duri... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rein in Behavior That Could Compromise ePHI
Question: A provider in our practice informed us that they have been sending patient ... Read more
Rein in Behavior That Could Compromise ePHI
Question: A provider in our practice informed us that they have been sending patient ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Gamma Rays, Headframes, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Question: Encounter notes indicate that after a level-five office evaluation and mana... Read more
Gamma Rays, Headframes, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Question: Encounter notes indicate that after a level-five office evaluation and mana... Read more
E/M 2023:
Inpatient, Observation Code Revisions Highlight Changes
Here's what you'll use instead of 99217 next year. The American Medical Association (AMA)... Read more
Inpatient, Observation Code Revisions Highlight Changes
Here's what you'll use instead of 99217 next year. The American Medical Association (AMA)... Read more
ICD-10 2023:
New Code Book Expands Several Cranial Injury Sets
Blast-wave injuries get big Dx bump. Last month, we examined a bevy of new diagnosis code... Read more
New Code Book Expands Several Cranial Injury Sets
Blast-wave injuries get big Dx bump. Last month, we examined a bevy of new diagnosis code... Read more
E/M Coding:
This Advice Can Help Strengthen Shared Billing Skills
Remember that the patient's medical narrative is documentation-driven. If you haven't per... Read more
This Advice Can Help Strengthen Shared Billing Skills
Remember that the patient's medical narrative is documentation-driven. If you haven't per... Read more
Reader Questions:
Go With Add-On for Multiple Intercostal Shots
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed a steroid injection to... Read more
Go With Add-On for Multiple Intercostal Shots
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed a steroid injection to... Read more
Reader Questions:
Modifier 22 Documentation Keys Successful Claims
Question: I was told documentation for modifier 22 (Increased procedural services) sh... Read more
Modifier 22 Documentation Keys Successful Claims
Question: I was told documentation for modifier 22 (Increased procedural services) sh... Read more
Reader Questions:
Phlebotomy Does not Equal Blood Draw
Question: I recently used 99195 (Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)) for a ... Read more
Phlebotomy Does not Equal Blood Draw
Question: I recently used 99195 (Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)) for a ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Consider This Clinical Chemodenervation Example
Question: Encounter notes indicate a patient reports complaining of chronic migraine ... Read more
Consider This Clinical Chemodenervation Example
Question: Encounter notes indicate a patient reports complaining of chronic migraine ... Read more
ICD-10 2023:
Concussion, Other Brain Injuries Get Big Code Bump
Remember, these codes take effect before 2023. The World Health Organization (WHO) has re... Read more
Concussion, Other Brain Injuries Get Big Code Bump
Remember, these codes take effect before 2023. The World Health Organization (WHO) has re... Read more
Surgery:
Back Up Corpectomy Coding With Anatomy/Approach Knowledge
Prep with research, as corpectomy comes with slew of codes. When your neurosurgeon perfo... Read more
Back Up Corpectomy Coding With Anatomy/Approach Knowledge
Prep with research, as corpectomy comes with slew of codes. When your neurosurgeon perfo... Read more
Injections:
Documentation Can Ease Chemodenervation Code Choice
CPT® has suggested conditions in descriptors, but they're not required. When a patient ... Read more
Documentation Can Ease Chemodenervation Code Choice
CPT® has suggested conditions in descriptors, but they're not required. When a patient ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use This Specific New Code for These Arrays
Question: When our provider implants a neurostimulator electrode array in the hypoglo... Read more
Use This Specific New Code for These Arrays
Question: When our provider implants a neurostimulator electrode array in the hypoglo... Read more
Reader Questions:
Mind (Notes) to Nail Cath Placement
Question: Encounter notes indicate the provider replaced a distal catheter in a cereb... Read more
Mind (Notes) to Nail Cath Placement
Question: Encounter notes indicate the provider replaced a distal catheter in a cereb... Read more
Reader Questions:
Check Synonyms to Find Migraine With Prodrome
Question: During a level-three office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
Check Synonyms to Find Migraine With Prodrome
Question: During a level-three office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Surgery of Skull Base With Approach, Repair
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed the following procedure... Read more
Surgery of Skull Base With Approach, Repair
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed the following procedure... Read more
Surgery:
Extract Every Detail from Notes to Code Excision, Osteotomy
Do you know which procedure is for spinal realignment? Two surgical procedures your provi... Read more
Extract Every Detail from Notes to Code Excision, Osteotomy
Do you know which procedure is for spinal realignment? Two surgical procedures your provi... Read more
Surgery:
Know Region, Complexity on AV Malformation Fixes
Here's how these conditions differ from aneurysms. When a patient presents to your neuro... Read more
Know Region, Complexity on AV Malformation Fixes
Here's how these conditions differ from aneurysms. When a patient presents to your neuro... Read more
E/M Coding:
Follow Incident-to Rules to Garner Full E/M Payment
Remember the established care plan rule. In order to maximize resources, many practices... Read more
Follow Incident-to Rules to Garner Full E/M Payment
Remember the established care plan rule. In order to maximize resources, many practices... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Accurate With EEG Code
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an electroencephalogra... Read more
Be Accurate With EEG Code
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an electroencephalogra... Read more
Reader Questions:
Tread Carefully on Pre-Op E/M Coding
Question: One of our providers will decide that a patient has to have surgery, then h... Read more
Tread Carefully on Pre-Op E/M Coding
Question: One of our providers will decide that a patient has to have surgery, then h... Read more
Reader Questions:
Tough Discitis Dx Requires ICD-10 Smarts
Question: The provider performed a level-four office evaluation and management (E/M) ... Read more
Tough Discitis Dx Requires ICD-10 Smarts
Question: The provider performed a level-four office evaluation and management (E/M) ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Dyskinetic CP With E/M
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an office evaluation a... Read more
Dyskinetic CP With E/M
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an office evaluation a... Read more
Surgery Coding:
Listen to Experts on Stereotactic Cranial Radiosurgery
Alternative to more invasive surgery has trio of key of add-ons. When your surgeon perfo... Read more
Listen to Experts on Stereotactic Cranial Radiosurgery
Alternative to more invasive surgery has trio of key of add-ons. When your surgeon perfo... Read more
Injections:
Get Your Nerve (Knowledge) Up for These Injection Claims
Here's why you need to know the difference between trigeminal and greater occipital nerves... Read more
Get Your Nerve (Knowledge) Up for These Injection Claims
Here's why you need to know the difference between trigeminal and greater occipital nerves... Read more
E/M Coding:
Max Out Claims by Knowing Non-Face-to-Face Time
Know how to capture work that occurs beyond the patient encounter. Every coder knows how ... Read more
Max Out Claims by Knowing Non-Face-to-Face Time
Know how to capture work that occurs beyond the patient encounter. Every coder knows how ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Parse Spinal Canal MRIs by Anatomy
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed the following: “MRI... Read more
Parse Spinal Canal MRIs by Anatomy
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed the following: “MRI... Read more
Reader Questions:
Dive Deep Into Notes for Skull Fracture Fix Code
Question: The surgeon performed elevation of a depressed skull fracture. How should I... Read more
Dive Deep Into Notes for Skull Fracture Fix Code
Question: The surgeon performed elevation of a depressed skull fracture. How should I... Read more
Reader Questions:
Arnold-Chiari = Encephalocele
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from “arnold chiari typ... Read more
Arnold-Chiari = Encephalocele
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from “arnold chiari typ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Nail Anatomy Question on PET Scan
Question: Notes indicate our provider performed ‘PET scan, whole body.' I reported ... Read more
Nail Anatomy Question on PET Scan
Question: Notes indicate our provider performed ‘PET scan, whole body.' I reported ... Read more
Surgical Coding:
Keep Your Head When Coding Craniotomy/Craniectomy Claims
Knowing the differences between the procedures is vital. Naturally, neurosurgery coders a... Read more
Keep Your Head When Coding Craniotomy/Craniectomy Claims
Knowing the differences between the procedures is vital. Naturally, neurosurgery coders a... Read more
ICD-10 Coding:
Avoid Shaky Movement Disorder Coding With G20-G26 Smarts
Do you know what secondary parkinsonism is? When most coders think of movement disorders,... Read more
Avoid Shaky Movement Disorder Coding With G20-G26 Smarts
Do you know what secondary parkinsonism is? When most coders think of movement disorders,... Read more
E/M Coding:
VANDALISM Can Aid Your Hospital Coding
Mnemonic device leads to cleaner hospital claims. Getting all the information just right ... Read more
VANDALISM Can Aid Your Hospital Coding
Mnemonic device leads to cleaner hospital claims. Getting all the information just right ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Stay Current With #Resequenced Updates
Question: I was coding for a patient who had a spinal puncture, and was perusing this... Read more
Stay Current With #Resequenced Updates
Question: I was coding for a patient who had a spinal puncture, and was perusing this... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use Add-on for Transpedicular Approaches
Question: The day after a level-four office evaluation and management (E/M) service f... Read more
Use Add-on for Transpedicular Approaches
Question: The day after a level-four office evaluation and management (E/M) service f... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know Differences in After-Hours Codes
Question: When it comes to billing after-hours or evening codes, is it true that ther... Read more
Know Differences in After-Hours Codes
Question: When it comes to billing after-hours or evening codes, is it true that ther... Read more
Reader Questions:
Face Time Vital When Reporting This Service
Question: I read that when reporting discharge day management service, we must provi... Read more
Face Time Vital When Reporting This Service
Question: I read that when reporting discharge day management service, we must provi... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Dig Into Alternate Terms on Muscular Dystrophy Dx
Question: What is the diagnosis code for a patient with muscular dystrophy? Louisian... Read more
Dig Into Alternate Terms on Muscular Dystrophy Dx
Question: What is the diagnosis code for a patient with muscular dystrophy? Louisian... Read more
Cranial Coding:
Pair Codes for Optimal Neurostimulator Placement Coding
This is typically a 2-code service … or possibly more. Patients that report to your neu... Read more
Pair Codes for Optimal Neurostimulator Placement Coding
This is typically a 2-code service … or possibly more. Patients that report to your neu... Read more
Modifier Madness:
Remember Q6 on Your Locum Tenens/FTC Claims
Also, make sure you know the new verbiage for locum tenens. When one of your physicians ... Read more
Remember Q6 on Your Locum Tenens/FTC Claims
Also, make sure you know the new verbiage for locum tenens. When one of your physicians ... Read more
ICD-10 Coding:
Know Pain Types, Prevent Dx Coding From Hurting Bottom Line
Do you know how long pain must last before it's chronic? When you have to submit ICD-10 c... Read more
Know Pain Types, Prevent Dx Coding From Hurting Bottom Line
Do you know how long pain must last before it's chronic? When you have to submit ICD-10 c... Read more
Reader Questions:
Answer Injection Question Before Choosing Puncture Code
Question: What code should I report when my provider performs a cisternal C1-C2 punct... Read more
Answer Injection Question Before Choosing Puncture Code
Question: What code should I report when my provider performs a cisternal C1-C2 punct... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use G40.5- for These Epileptic Seizure Patients
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from “epileptic seizures... Read more
Use G40.5- for These Epileptic Seizure Patients
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from “epileptic seizures... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get This Info to Strengthen Headache Dx
Question: Some of our coders are having trouble getting the ICD-10 codes for our head... Read more
Get This Info to Strengthen Headache Dx
Question: Some of our coders are having trouble getting the ICD-10 codes for our head... Read more
Reader Questions:
Proceed With Caution on MDM Level Decision
Question: If a patient has only one chronic problem that is not worsening but is not ... Read more
Proceed With Caution on MDM Level Decision
Question: If a patient has only one chronic problem that is not worsening but is not ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Use This Primer to Get Familiar With Q75.-
Question: There are a lot of very specific-sounding conditions under the Q75.-base co... Read more
Use This Primer to Get Familiar With Q75.-
Question: There are a lot of very specific-sounding conditions under the Q75.-base co... Read more
News You Can Use:
CF (Slightly) Upped Again; Errata Straightens Spinal Issues
In a rare move, CMS increased the CF after the final rule this year. The new year has arr... Read more
CF (Slightly) Upped Again; Errata Straightens Spinal Issues
In a rare move, CMS increased the CF after the final rule this year. The new year has arr... Read more
Modifier Madness:
Code Partial Services With 26, 54
When you're coding for post-op care only, use this modifier. Whatever the reason, there a... Read more
Code Partial Services With 26, 54
When you're coding for post-op care only, use this modifier. Whatever the reason, there a... Read more
Imaging:
Get Specific When Choosing MRI Code
Anatomy only the beginning when looking for right MRI code. Patients that report to your... Read more
Get Specific When Choosing MRI Code
Anatomy only the beginning when looking for right MRI code. Patients that report to your... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Deciphering Diagnosis Code Notes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered a fracture Encounter notes indi... Read more
Deciphering Diagnosis Code Notes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered a fracture Encounter notes indi... Read more
Reader Questions:
CPT® Rolls Out New Telehealth Modifier
Question: I heard there was a new telehealth modifier that we're supposed to be using... Read more
CPT® Rolls Out New Telehealth Modifier
Question: I heard there was a new telehealth modifier that we're supposed to be using... Read more
Reader Questions:
Tic Douloureux Tracks to This Dx
Question: Our provider treated a patient with “tic douloureux.” Is there a straig... Read more
Tic Douloureux Tracks to This Dx
Question: Our provider treated a patient with “tic douloureux.” Is there a straig... Read more
Reader Questions:
Make Sure You’re Up on Modifier 25 Rules
Question: Have the modifier 25 rules changed now that the E/M guidelines are differe... Read more
Make Sure You’re Up on Modifier 25 Rules
Question: Have the modifier 25 rules changed now that the E/M guidelines are differe... Read more
CMS Final Rule:
Conversion Rate Dips for 2022
No increase in pay for providers this year. The final rule has finally been published, a... Read more
Conversion Rate Dips for 2022
No increase in pay for providers this year. The final rule has finally been published, a... Read more
Surgery:
I.D. Arthrodesis Types for Coding Success
Do you know which add-ons go with which arthrodesis types? Coding for arthrodesis poses a... Read more
I.D. Arthrodesis Types for Coding Success
Do you know which add-ons go with which arthrodesis types? Coding for arthrodesis poses a... Read more
E/M Coding:
Use These Tips to Get Hip to New Prolonged Services Coding Rules
Here's why you should be careful when coding longer MDM-decided E/Ms. Coding for prolonge... Read more
Use These Tips to Get Hip to New Prolonged Services Coding Rules
Here's why you should be careful when coding longer MDM-decided E/Ms. Coding for prolonge... Read more
Reader Questions:
Answer Original Surgery Question Before Coding Halo Removal
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed cranial halo removal on a ch... Read more
Answer Original Surgery Question Before Coding Halo Removal
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed cranial halo removal on a ch... Read more
Reader Questions:
Use T Codes for Additional Interspace Removals
>Question: >Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon removed a total disc arthropla... Read more
Use T Codes for Additional Interspace Removals
>Question: >Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon removed a total disc arthropla... Read more
Reader Questions:
Note Differentials When Making E/M Level Decision
Question: An established patient came to our office complaining of left-sided facial pain... Read more
Note Differentials When Making E/M Level Decision
Question: An established patient came to our office complaining of left-sided facial pain... Read more
You Be the Coder:
7-Character Dx Codes for Skull Fractures
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered a fracture of the right medial ... Read more
7-Character Dx Codes for Skull Fractures
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered a fracture of the right medial ... Read more