Pediatric Coding Alert
Know the Ropes for Lead Testing
Question: Kansas Subscriber Answer: If you do discover a patient with an elevated lead level, you'll report 790.6 (Lead abnormal blood level). If the patient has any signs or symptoms of toxicity (such as vomiting, anemia, or headaches), you should report those codes as appropriate as well.
Pediatric Coding Alert
- Diabetes Management:
Diabetes Coding Can Be As Simple As 1-2-3
Hint: Report only diabetic complications related to current episode of care.Veteran coders may recall with [...] - E/M Coding:
Choose the Correct Physical Exam Level Every Time With These 4 FAQs
Tip: Use Caution When Keeping E/M Templates at Hand.Whether you have significant coding experience or [...] - Use This Quick Chart to Find the Right Exam Level Every Time
With two sets of guidelines -- 1995 and 1997 -- for assigning a physical examination level, you [...] - Diagnosis Coding:
Use E Codes to Establish Medical Necessity, Fully Document Accidents and Injuries
Tip: Never list E codes as primary diagnoses. Accidents do happen--and when it comes to [...] - You Be the Coder:
Payers May Balk at V20.2 for Vaccines
Question: One of our payers suddenly began questioning claims that we submit which have V20.2 [...] - Reader Question:
Know the Ropes for Lead Testing
Question: How often can we bill for lead screenings? And which diagnosis code should we [...] - Reader Question:
Classify Allergies Correctly During Patient's Evaluation
Question: The pediatrician documented NKDA (no known drugallergies) as part of a patient's evaluation. Can [...] - Reader Question:
Be Diligent With Medicaid Forms
Question: We are not listed with the Medicaid system in our state as a participating [...]
