OIG auditors seize on physician narrative. Are you prepared for the HHS Office of Inspector General to present you with a $7.5 million bill if your claims don’t stand up to scrutiny? That’s what is happening to one New York [...]
Now you can get more specific with a 6th digit. Providing anesthesia for a patient with Crohn’s disease (regional enteritis) can bring potential complications from your provider’s perspective. Be sure you know how the coding options changed under ICD-10 so [...]
Watch out: Medicare has specific requirements other payers might not follow. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years. The following tips can help you [...]
Watch out: Medicare has specific requirements other payers might not follow. Colon cancers is one of the most potent dangers in American society witnessed by the increasing number of colon screening being carried out today. The U.S. Preventive Services Task [...]
Do not report 91111 in conjunction with 91110, 0355T. Gastrointestinal imaging has undergone an evolution with the introduction of capsule endoscopy. Follow this direction to appropriately earn for capsule endoscopy, as this technique is increasingly being used in GI imaging. [...]
Do not report 91111 in conjunction with 91110, 0355T. Gastrointestinal imaging has undergone an evolution with the introduction of capsule endoscopy. Follow this direction to appropriately earn for capsule endoscopy. Choose the Endoscopy Code According to Viewed Location Your physician [...]
Crosswalk expands with 6th digit. Just like ICD-9, you’ll find four codes for regional enteritis (Crohn’s disease) in ICD-10, based on the intestinal location. But unlike ICD-9, you’ll need more clinical information about the patient’s condition so that you can [...]
Watch out for new code 0355T for colon imaging. Your gastroenterologist has just recommended that a patient have a capsule endoscopy to evaluate part of his digestive system. Follow these simple guidelines to emerge a stronger coder when dealing with [...]
Check for complications and do not limit yourself to only the intestine. ICD-10 will make your coding for Crohn’s disease more specific as you have codes for different locations and various complications. However, do not forget to notice a change [...]
Question: We encountered a patient with a history of polyps. She is due for a surveillance screening and is now covered by Medicare. Since the patient has not had a screening with Medicare, could I use the V76.51 or just schedule [...]
