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  1. B

    Wiki hiatal hernia

    What heading do I find hiatal hernia under in the cpt 2010 edition manual.:confused:
  2. J

    Wiki Psychiatry CPT Code questions

    Which CPT code would best reflect a 60min session? 90806/7- 45 to 50min or 90808/9 - 75 to 80min? Both face-to-face. What about 65min?
  3. J

    Wiki CPT Code question re: times on psychiatry

    Which CPT code would best reflect a 60min session? 90806/7- 45 to 50min or 90808/9 - 75 to 80min? Both face-to-face. What about 65min?
  4. K

    Wiki CPC-A looking for entry-level job in MN, ND, or SD

    Cotact infomation: KIMBERLY SEVERS PHONE: (218) 205-4237 • E-MAIL: KIMBERLY.SEVERS@GMAIL.COM OBJECTIVE I would like to fulfill a job in the Medical Coding field in the surrounding area. I am very eager to start my medical coding career and I believe I would be an excellent addition to you...
  5. L

    Wiki CPT ICD crosswalk

    Does anyone know of a free CPT/ICD crosswalk on line? Thanks. Lin CPC
  6. S

    Wiki Creating a new CPT code

    Hello, All! Today I spoke w/ a man who offers a medical "product" for our weight loss clinic. He asked me about billing, and what he needs to do to have his particular product become something that insurance will pay for. I explained to him that all medical goods and services have a CPT...
  7. T

    Wiki Prolonged services

    once per day or once per day per patient. It may sound stupid but I am involved in a power struggle.
  8. D

    Wiki Please let me know what I did wrong...

    I recently applied for a coding position and was given a test to judge my coding abilities. After taking the test, I was told that while the codes I assigned were correct, I left off several CPT/ICD-9 codes and modifiers. Can you please help me where I went wrong? Here's 3 examples from the...
  9. donformica

    Wiki Thyroidectomies: Complete vs Total

    Hello all, I am a Coding student and even my Instructor cannot explain the difference (if any) between a Total and a Complete Thyroidectomy.:confused: Thanks in advance to any who can clarify
  10. O

    Wiki Seeking Medical Coding position - Richmond, VA

    EMPLOYMENT 2007-Present Billing Specialist, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics  Posting of encounters using CDT codes  Appeal Letters to insurance companies  Paper and Electronic billing of Insurance companies  Reviewing and correcting errors due to posting incorrectly and insurance and...
  11. M

    CPT 97110 vs. 97530

    Hello everyone! We are just about going batty over here trying to figure out exactly what can be billed under the CPT code 97530. Our therapists (PT and OT) tend to use 97110 and 97530 interchangeably, or they use 97530 for anything that may be considered an "activity" (ex: going to a movie...
  12. L

    Wiki Medicare denying 96375

    Im getting denials from Medicare for CPT Code 96375. They are stating that it is an unbillable code. I made sure the claim had the proper Initial Code, but it still is denying. Any insight would be great. Also, i know this code is Modifier 59 exempt, but i found a claim that paid this code...
  13. T

    Wiki cpt for collection of urine sample

    Hello. Is there a cpt code for collection of urine specimen in the office to send to the lab? Thank you. Tammy
  14. J

    Wiki Allergy immunotherapy vials 95165

    Our allergist prepares her own immunotherapy vials for her patients' allergy shots. We bill out CPT 95165 for the professional preparation of multi-dose vials. Many of our patients have multiple allergies so the antigens are mixed in several separate vials (it's not possible to put it all...
  15. J

    Wiki CPT codes 64475 and 64476

    If anyone has experience on coding for CPT codes 64475 and 64476, I will appreciate your help. When billing Medicare, I have a Pain Management provider who does MULTIPLE BILATERAL injections utilizing CPT codes 64475 and 64476. In the past, I used to bill these with a RT and LT modifier along...
  16. K

    Wiki July 2007 CPT Updates

    Hello Everyone~ Where may I locate the official release of new/revised CPT codes effective July 01, 2007? I have searched the AMA site without success. :confused: Thanks in advance.
  17. A

    Wiki Critical Care and Mid Levels?

    Would like opinions... At a recent ACEP seminar I heard that mid-levels could bill for Critical Care, just not for Medicare. It was stated that the CPT rules differed from CMS on this, and that if the commericial insurance didn't prevent it, it was ok to bill. But when I look at the CPT...
  18. S

    Wiki Break by specialty?

    I wonder if it wouldn't be easier if this thread was broken down even further by specialty or even subject. For example Family Practice, Pediatrics, Surgery, Radiology, etc.... OR E/M codes, ICD 9, CPT etc....Just a thought. So glad this Forum/Message Board is finally available. Michelle Z. CPC
  19. L

    Wiki stress echo-I have a new

    I have a new client that is interested in doing Stress Echo's in their office. They currently do treadmill tests, and do echocardiograms. What CPT codes would go together for a complete Stress Echo. Right now we use 93307, 93329 and 93325. Please let me know how to bundle all CPT codes to...
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