Otolaryngology Coding Alert
92541 to 92547: Not Every ENG Test Code Permits Multiple Reporting
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- ENG:
Codes 92543, 92547 Permit Multiple Billings; 92542, 92545 Don't.
Here's the rationale behind ENG test unit rules.With some ENG tests taking one unit and [...] - Clip-and-Save:
92541 to 92547: Not Every ENG Test Code Permits Multiple Reporting
Clip and save your guide to 92541-92547 billing combos. Even though no universal rule applies [...] - Modifiers:
Call on Modifier 24 for Complication Evaluations -- Maybe
Medicare will only allow return to OR with modifier 78.CPT rules allow you to report [...] - OIG Update:
Practices Collected Over $8 Million for Services Rendered After Patients Died
OIG identified massive overpayments for services rendered after patients' dates of death.Your otolaryngology practice should [...] - Reader Questions:
99441, 99443: The Hard Truth about Phone Call Pay
Question: Another physician told my doctor that he's receiving payment from his contractor for telephone [...] - Reader Questions:
Symbols and Chart Explain V Code Order
Question: What rules apply to reporting V codes with E/M office visits? Can we report [...] - Reader Questions:
Decide Which Nasal Surgeries You Can Report
Question: An otolaryngologist performs a septoplasty, submucous resection of inferior turbinates, and open reduction and [...] - Reader Questions:
Use Audiologist's PIN When ENT's Out
Question: I have a certified audiologist in my office who performs all hearing tests including [...] - Reader Questions:
Examine Anesthesia For 69433 vs. 69436
Question: Does the description of 69436 (Tympanostomy [requiring insertion of ventilating tube], general anesthesia) mean [...] - You Be the Coder:
Reserve 55 for Post-Op Package
Question: Would you please explain when we should use modifier 55? I am not clear [...]
