Summer Coding Quiz:
Do You Know These Summertime Coding Rules? Take This Quick Quiz to Test Yourself
Published on Fri May 06, 2011
Hint: Have the appropriate 'Q' modifier ready for substitute physicians who fill in when your pediatrician goes on vacation.Summer is fast approaching, and with the nice weather comes new coding challenges for busy pediatric practices. Brush up on how to code these common summer situations by taking our simple three-question quiz and then checking your answers on page 36.Get Ready to Treat SunburnsQuestion 1: In the past, our office manager and physician have disagreed on how to code sunburn treatment. Should we code a first-degree burn treatment or an E/M code in these situations?Nail Down Substitute Physician CodingQuestion 2: One of our physicians decided to take a month off this summer to travel, and a temporary physician will take her place while she's gone. Which code or modifier should we use to indicate that certain services were performed by the substitute physician?Remember 'E' Code for Bee Sting DiagnosisQuestion 3: Every [...]