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I am trying to code the ICD 10 PCS inpatient procedure for this. Do i need to query the provider for type of graft non-autologous or autologous to code this as a spinal fusion? or would i code this ... [ Read More ]
I code Home Health Certifications for my practice (I know it's not the same), and it seems to me, that dementia could be a more appropriate code than hypothyroidism.
Like I said, I have never heard ... [ Read More ]
We are struggling with interpreting Medicare's direction when it comes to the time requirements to bill 99292 for Critical Care split/shared. Per the internet-only manual at [URL]https://www.cms.gov/R... [ Read More ]
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release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release part... [ Read More ]
release of dupuytren's contracture (fascia of hand),[I][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)] fasciectomy [/COLOR][/I](excision of Dupuytren's), with release partial of finger(goes by how many)
in this case just o... [ Read More ]
[I][COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)][B]Does the doctor have to document alcohol use in the chart to code dependence as the secondary code to Alcoholic Cirrhosis?[/B][/COLOR][/I]... [ Read More ]
[COLOR=rgb(40, 50, 78)]Looking for a CPT code to cover the bold and underlined part of the procedure. Any input is appreciated![/COLOR]
Preoperative Diagnosis
1) Closed right LC 2 pelvis fracture d... [ Read More ]
I have a questions regarding billing a[B] Stress Test[/B] and an [B]EKG[/B] for [COLOR=rgb(85, 57, 130)]same[/COLOR] day. Is the [B]59 modifier[/B] required on [B]both[/B]? I know that the EKG must ... [ Read More ]
Thanks. yes we follow the ACEP guidelines - and if meds or contrast given with scenario above it be a 5. I was wondering what you do for the Multiple test. Does Labs, EKG, and CT without contrast or... [ Read More ]
The Toledo, Ohio AAPC chapter meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We have many great educational speakers scheduled for 2022, and our meetings are typically worth 2 CEUs.
Announcements and meet... [ Read More ]