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This falls under the realm of compliance, rather than coding or billing, and I would suggest you check with an expert in that area.
That being said, I'... [ Read More ]
This falls under the realm of compliance, rather than coding or billing, and I would suggest you check with an expert in that area.
That being said, I'll weigh in with my OPINION. If you are not part... [ Read More ]
Please help...Can the implant removal code 19330 and the capsulectomy code 19371 be billed together? Are the radical excision and scar revision inclusive to the removal and capsulectomy?
PREOPERATIV... [ Read More ]
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. Is the medial plantar artery angiosome rotational flap part of the TMA surgery or is this a separate code for this? I have 28805 for the TMA, th... [ Read More ]
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[TD]Does each wound VAC change note need to be signed by the attending physician to bill 97605? This patient has been coming into the family practice clinic for wound VAC changes every we... [ Read More ]
Does it seem to you like the original pump was only repositioned? The provider wants to bill 54410 but I'm thinking the original pump was not replaced? I'm just not 100% sure and I don't want to assig... [ Read More ]
pt in global by bypass
note 1 10180 ?
Procedure(s):
RIGHT GROIN/ ABDOMINAL INCISION & DRAINAGE, washout
Sharp, excisional debridement of subcutaneous tissue measuring 8 x 4 x 4 cm
Wound vac placem... [ Read More ]
You're using a 125 mg single-dose vial - because it's single-dose, you should be paid for the content of the vial, not just the dispensed dose. It's expected there will be waste if the patient receiv... [ Read More ]
If you're dispensing as ordered, there's no need to document separately.
If you did a one-time dose reduction on an order for 125 mg, a note in the medication administration record as to why the reduc... [ Read More ]