Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Turn to 42299 for RFA of Palate and Uvula
Published on Tue Feb 18, 2014
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Otolaryngology Coding Alert
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Watch for Inconsistencies With 69210 Bilateral Payment Before Filing Your Claims
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Notes of 'Right' or 'Left' Will Help You Dig for the Correct Impacted Cerumen Code
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Choosing the Best Code for Revised Ethmoidectomy
Question: Our surgeon performed a revised total ethmoidectomy. From my understanding, that means the ethmoids [...] - Reader Question:
Yes, You Can Code 30802 and 30520 Together
Question: An insurer denies 30802 when we bill with 30520. I didn’t think the two [...] - Reader Question:
Choose Your Option for Pledgets to Treat CSF Leak
Question: The otolaryngologist applied topical anesthesia before placing three pledgets in each of the patient’s [...] - Reader Question:
Prepare Now for Windows XP Not Meeting HIPAA Compliance
Question: The vendor who keeps our computers updated says we won’t be able to use [...] - Reader Question:
Turn to 42299 for RFA of Palate and Uvula
Question: Could you please help me with the following in-office procedure? The diagnosis used was [...] - Reader Question:
Say Good-Bye to G8553 for E-Prescribing
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Facility and Practice Ownership Guide OP Allergy Coding
Question: Can an ENT perform outpatient allergy testing at the hospital where he is an [...]
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