Tip: Consider an E/M code along with the procedure code for re-evaluations of the condition. If your practice is using UV therapy or photodynamic therapy for patients with vitiligo or lesions, beware of a few common points of confusion. Read [...]
Go from two to 14 codes to produce claims with more accuracy. You will have more psoriasis diagnosis codes to choose from with ICD-10, but it is a good thing. More codes mean more detail in your claim, resulting in [...]
696.1 is out; L40.- will be in. Although it is not exclusively a skin condition, the most common form of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, manifests as red and white, scaly patches on the top layer of the skin. There are a [...]
Learn how to cope with claims specifying multiple drug infusionsThe bottom line is this -- you won't get paid for Remicade services unless you have a handle on drug-therapy coding.Follow these expert tips to determine which codes to report for [...]
Try your hand at 2 real-life scenarios If your dermatology practice encounters denials for injection administrations and E/M services, you need to know when - and when not - to appeal a denial for an injection and a separate E/M [...]
Question: What is the difference between an arthritic condition that can be coded with a 716 series code and an arthritic condition that can be coded with a 715 series code?Pamela LeeOrlando, Fla. Answer: Accurate coding of arthritic conditions requires [...]
