Otolaryngology Coding Alert
CPT® Coding:
Know Your Anatomy, Distinguish Between these I&D Codes
Published on Tue Sep 12, 2017
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
- Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
- Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
- Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
- Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
- 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
- The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
Related Articles
Other Articles in this issue of
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- ICD-10:
Use These Tips to Avoid Allergy Coding Traps
Don't make allergy diagnosis coding more difficult than it has to be. Diagnoses involving allergic [...] - CPT® Coding:
Know Your Anatomy, Distinguish Between these I&D Codes
Specificity is key when so many codes cover such a small anatomical area. When it [...] - FAQs:
Rely on this Advice to Steer ABN Coding
Enhance your understanding of the ABN process by utilizing these FAQs. Putting a system in [...] - You Be the Coder:
Know the Difference Between Destruction and Excision Codes
Question: A patient presented with a left ear canal 9 cm vascular lesion. After debridement of [...] - Reader Question:
Distinguish Between Various Degrees of Asthma Severity
Question: How do I distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe persistent asthma diagnoses? What does the [...] - Reader Question:
Focus on Style of Incision to Discern Between 41010 and 41520
Question: I'm having trouble distinguishing between codes 41010 and 41520. In what circumstances should I use [...]
View All
