Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Correction
Published on Fri Dec 28, 2012
In Otolaryngology Coding Alert, Vol. 10, No. 12,the story “Bypass Septoplasty Global By Sidestepping Modifier Mishaps” referred to an earlier article in Vol.11, No. 9. It should have referred to Vol. 10, No 9.
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Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- 2009 CCI Puts More Restrictions on Turbinate Procedure Codes
You might face denial next time you use 30801 and a FESS code. If you [...] - Keep Your Coding Cool During Cold and Flu Season
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Don't undercode the level-4 and -5 services your ENT performs. You already know that insurers [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Don't Report Tonsillectomy,Adenoidectomy Separately
Question: My otolaryngologist performs a tonsillectomy and secondary adenoidectomy. May I separately code each surgery? [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Use 478.19 to Describe Runny Nose Dx
Question: What diagnosis code should I use for rhinorrhea? The only mention I find is [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Call on Respiratory Dx for Wheezing
Question: Concerning the coding of acute bronchospasm (519.11), when is it appropriate to simply report [...] - Success Story:
Thyroidectomy Lesson: Don't Give Up When Bundles Conflict
In 2009, this successful 60512 appeal would bring in $229. Appealing a 60512 denial can [...] - You Be the Coder:
What Code is Right for This Artery Ligation?
Question: I am looking for a CPT code for -endoscopic sphenopalatine artery ligation.- I can [...] - Correction
In Otolaryngology Coding Alert, Vol. 10, No. 12,the story “Bypass Septoplasty Global By Sidestepping [...]
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