Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
Tips for Coding Surgeries
Study all of the various definitions of global surgical packages, especially those contained in the Ob/Gyn Coding Manual: Component of Correct Procedural Coding published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Use Correct Coding Initiative edits to avoid unbundling for Medicare. The CCI edits are distributed through the National Technical Information Service. Call 800-553-6847 for ordering information.
Communicate with your top five commercial carriers to get their definitions and expectations for billing services during a global period.
Clearly and accurately list diagnoses to help describe the types of services rendered.
Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
- Understanding the Differences between Starred and Minor Procedures Will Optimize Pay-up
When is a small surgical procedure, such as a hysteroscopy or biopsy, considered minor, and [...] - Sorting-out the Difference between CPT and Medicare Definitions of "Global Package"
There is similar confusion among ob/gyn coders about the difference between a non-starred CPT procedure [...] - Tips for Coding Surgeries
To insure that your practice follows all surgical coding rules, do the following:
Study all [...] - Case Study:
Coding Correctly for Ovarian Cystectomies
Case Description
A 30-year-old female, para 0, with a preoperative diagnosis [...] - Identifying History Components--and Noting Sexual Activity--Is Key to Determining E/M Level
Along with the examination and medical decision-making components, history drives the level of E/M service. [...] - Reader Questions:
Laparoscopy with Ovarian Cystectomy
Question: How would you code laparoscopy with right ovarian cystectomy and fulguration of endometrial implants? [...] - Reader Questions:
Multiple Birth by C-delivery
Question: How do you correctly code for multiple births by cesarean? Weve tried appending modifier [...]
