Otolaryngology Coding Alert

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Take Note of These Tried-and-True Tonsillectomy Coding Tips

Remember to check NCCI edits to avoid bundling pitfalls. Chances are, your otolaryngologist performs their fair share of tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies. When billing these surgeries, you must consider multiple factors — age, combination codes, bundling restrictions, possible post-op bleeding, etc. — in order to arrive at the correct code for the procedures performed. Here are some handy hints to help [...]
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