Answer one simple question before beginning to code. When you are coding for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treatments, you have to know the answer to one question first: Has your PM provider confirmed that the patient has CTS? Explanation: If [...]
You may need a CTS diagnosis before payers will approve therapeutic measures. Coding for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treatments can be tricky for most pain management (PM) practices. But, before you delve into the codes, you have to know the [...]
Want your CTS treatment claims accepted? Prove you have a CTS Dx first. When you are coding for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treatments, you have to know the answer to one question first: Has your provider confirmed that the patient [...]
Tip: CTS diagnosis is often required before payers will approve therapeutic measures. Coding for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treatments can be tricky for most pain management (PM) practices. But, before you delve into the codes, you have to know the [...]
Most insurers require a CTS diagnosis before approving therapeutic measures. When you are coding for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) treatments, you have to know the answer to one question first: Has your PM provider confirmed that the patient has CTS? [...]
Question: Three months ago, our provider saw a patient complaining of wrist pain, a burning sensation that travelled up her arm, and tingling and numbness in the first three fingers and thumbs of both her hands. While taking the patient's [...]
Question: Three months ago, our provider saw a patient complaining of wrist pain, a burning sensation that travelled up her arm, and tingling and numbness in the first three fingers and thumbs of both her hands. While taking the patient's [...]
Question: Three months ago, our provider saw a patient complaining of wrist pain, a burning sensation that travelled up her arm, and tingling and numbness in the first three fingers and thumbs of both her hands. While taking the patient's [...]
Question: Three months ago, our provider saw a patient complaining of wrist pain, a burning sensation that travelled up her arm, and tingling and numbness in the first three fingers and thumbs of both her hands. While taking the patient's history, [...]
Hint: Focus on testing, diagnosis, and treatment. A lack of definitive results from diagnostic tests can complicate carpal tunnel coding. Take care to not make haste to jump to a definitive diagnosis code. Yet, this does not mean you will [...]
