Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Gynecology:

End “Endometrial Thickening” Claim Denials by Not Assuming Hyperplasia

If you know BRCA gene status, report this to complete the picture. Your ob-gyn suspects hyperplasia. He detects and documents “endometrial thickening” during an ultrasound examination. What should you do? Follow these expert tips for handling this common scenario, and you’ll be applying the correct diagnosis every time. Steer Clear of Making This Hyperplasia Mistake Just because your ob-gyn documents [...]
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