Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
No Changes of Note for Ob/Gyns
CCI 8.1, the latest version of CMS' Correct Coding Initiative, went into effect on April 1, 2002. Although the edits contain several references to ob/gyn codes, none of the edits are surprising or seriously should impact coding and reimbursement. The edits bundle existing anesthesia codes into the new ob/gyn codes released in 2002, which is not surprising because ob/gyns are never reimbursed for anesthesia under Medicare rules. (CPT anesthesia codes [00100-01999] are reimbursable only to anesthesiologists.)
As part of our ongoing effort to keep subscribers up-to-date regarding the latest coding changes, we report on CCI quarterly changes as soon as they occur. The next version of CCI (8.2) will take effect on July 1, 2002. Ob-Gyn Coding Alert will inform readers of any changes that impact their specialty.
Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
- Condition-specific Coding Is Vital When You Are Billing for Ultrasounds
Ob/gyn patients undergo ultrasounds for a number of reasons. A physician likely will perform at [...] - ABCs of Biopsies A Diagnostic Coding Primer
Latest Question on CPT Code 58100 for Endometrial Biopsy from Codify's Ask an Expert Forum [...] - You Be the Coder:
Hormone Refills
Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the [...] - CMS Clarifies Diagnostic Coding for Q0091
A spate of recent publications that discuss coding for Medicare's G0101 (Cervical or vaginal cancer [...] - Reader Question:
Postsurgical Rupture
Question: How should I code for the repair of a ruptured abdominal wound (in the [...] - Reader Question:
Uro-gyno Surgery
Question: How should I code for a total vaginal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, anterior and [...] - CCI Brief:
No Changes of Note for Ob/Gyns
CCI 8.1, the latest version of CMS' Correct Coding Initiative, went into effect on April [...] - Reader Question:
Fetal Lung Maturity
Question: If a patient is reporting for an amniocentesis to check fetal lung maturity and [...] - Reader Question:
Medicare ABN
Question: Where can I find a concise version of a Medicare ABN form? Should we [...]
