Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
Discover Where Obesity Counseling Falls
Question: The introduction for the new CPT codes 99406-99409 includes obesity, as well as tobacco, substance abuse/misuse. What scenario would be appropriate for obesity, and how would this differ from using problem E/M codes for obesity?- Maine Subscriber Answer: Yes, the guidelines mention this, but as of right now, you won't find any codes specific for obesity counseling.-You will report the counseling with either a preventive counseling code (99401-99404, Preventive medicine counseling -) or a problem service code (99201-99215, Office or other outpatient visit -) with a diagnosis of obesity (such as 278.01, Morbid obesity). This means you are evaluating and treating the obesity, not providing counseling for it.
Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
- CCI 14.1 Update:
Apply New Edits Surrounding 12 Ob-Gyn Codes and Guard Against Denials
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Discover Where Obesity Counseling Falls
Question: The introduction for the new CPT codes 99406-99409 includes obesity, as well as tobacco, [...] - Reader Questions:
State Controls Deliveries for Missed Abortions
Question: My ob-gyn admitted a patient to the hospital to do an induction for a [...] - Reader Questions:
If Issue Is With Fetus, Use This ICD-9 Code
Question: We have an ob patient who had an abnormal alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). My ob-gyn wants [...] - Reader Questions:
Tame This Cystectomy, Lysis of Adhesion Note
Question: I need help with an op note: "Name of procedure: Diagnostic laparoscopy, right ovarian [...] - Reader Questions:
Choose Your Postpartum Care Code Wisely
Question: Our ob-gyn provided antepartum care for a patient who delivered out of town. Now [...] - Reader Questions:
Report Lap Repair With Unlisted-Procedure Code
Question: My ob-gyn did a dilation and curettage (D&C) as well as a hysteroscopy for [...] - Reader Questions:
Compare and Contrast 35840 and 49002
Question: What is the difference between 35840 and 49002? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: Code 35840 (Exploration [...]
