Otolaryngology Coding Alert
New Headache, Diabetes Sections Will Offer More Specificity
Published on Thu Aug 21, 2008
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Otolaryngology Coding Alert
- Bust 2 Myths That Could Make You Leave Postop Scope Dollars on the Table
Your endoscopy coding needs an overhaul if you get these answers wrong Get the lowdown [...] - ICD-9 Update:
Indicate Fracture Hx to Support Nasal Repair
You-ll need only one code to report MRSA this fall Your struggle for medically necessary [...] - New Headache, Diabetes Sections Will Offer More Specificity
- Escape Incident-To Repays With Authorizing Note
When criteria aren't met, switch to NP's NPI from MD-s You can protect your ENTs [...] - You Be the Coder:
Myringotomies, T&A: How Many Codes?
Question: Part of an operative note reads: Operation: "Bilateral myringotomies with Armstrong grommet tubes, Adenoidectomy, [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Treat Clinic as Office for Supervision
Question: I work in a clinic located in a hospital building. Can a nurse run [...] - Reader Questions:
Check for 'Impacted' Before Billing 69210
Question: Is it appropriate to bill 69210 when cerumen is not considered impacted? For instance, [...] - Reader Questions:
Meet 2 Qualified Audiologist Requirements
Question: We have a licensed audiologist in our office, and I have applied for her [...] - Reader Questions:
Look at Trach Status When Coding Repair
Question: A patient had a long-term trach removed, but a scar remains. The otolaryngologist wants [...]
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