Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
End Worries Over Pre Op Visits
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Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
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Bust 2 Myths to Solve Your Os Trigonum Diagnostic Workup Claims
Find out why examining various CPT and ICD-9 code options works to your advantage.If you [...] - Modifier Guidelines:
Master Your Podiatry Modifier 59 Use with 4 Guidelines
Not adhering to the correct criteria could get you 'red flagged.'A modifier in the right [...] - News Update:
Dodge Claims Rejection by Becoming PECOS-Certified
Medicare postpones July 6 implementation and works to streamline enrollment process.You don't have to worry [...] - Reader Questions:
Note Dates When Reporting Discharge Codes
Question: A podiatrist saw an inpatient, and performed discharge services. However, the hospital discharged the [...] - Reader Questions:
Get Your Orthotic Coding Right
Question: Another coder in my practice wants to bill L3000-LT-RT for casting of orthotics, but [...] - Reader Questions:
End Worries Over Pre Op Visits
Question: Can you explain what is entailed in a pre op visit? We have a [...] - Reader Questions:
Keep Coding for Abscess Treatment Short and Simple
Question: A patient had surgery for cellulitis/abscess on the left foot. I reported the I&D [...] - Reader Questions:
ABN Explained: Clear Your Head and Regain Focus
Question: I'm a bit confused about the purpose of Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN). When should [...] - Reader Questions:
Include Q Modifiers as Needed
Question: I'm reporting G0127 and CPT 11055 on the same claim. Should I [...] - Reader Questions:
Track Down Proper Debridement Coding Techniques
Question: I am coding for debridement of mycotic nails using CPT 11720 or [...] - You Be the Coder:
Work Out Debridement Woes by Focusing on Tissue Structures
Question: I billed a claim using the codes 11040 and 11042-59-RT. The insurance paid for [...]
