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Wiki Cervical Polyp Removal GYN Coding HELP! New OBGYN Coder question.

Hello everyone. A new coder to GYN and have a question about coding for an endocervical polyp removal. The only documentation for this was provided in the physical exam: Genitourinary: General: Normal vulva. Vagina: No vaginal discharge, erythema, bleeding or lesions. Cervix: Lesion...
- kheslin87
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- May 19, 2023
- cervical polyp coding gyn new coder
- Replies: 1
- Forum: OB/GYN
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Wiki CPT codes 20553 vs. 20552 cost error?

Hi everyone! I just started coding a few months ago and I have a question pertaining to CPT codes. I’m coding trigger point injections for a pain management practice, and the 20552 code comes up as $650, while the 20553 code comes up as $250. Doesn’t this seem backwards? Why would less work...
- MEbley
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- Mar 16, 2023
- cpt codes fee schedule new coder pain management
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki I need help with Operative report please

I am a new coder. I'm trying to code this operative report myself before asking for a supervisor's opinion. The procedures I have concluded are 31231-50 and 32167 LT,59. H05.20 and J01.01.
- Strumble
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- Feb 22, 2023
- diagnosis code new coder surgical coding
- Replies: 3
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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Wiki I need help reviewing a hospital bill please.

Can a hospital and provider (not employed by hospital) both code 99285 and bill separately (care does qualify for this code)? I also have questions about separate pharmacy, IV, PACU medications (billed by the hospital) that in my opinion should be included in the OR/Surgical codes. I've attached...
- Strumble
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- Feb 16, 2023
- facility coding medical billing & coding new coder
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Billing/Reimbursement
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Wiki Newbie, Externships, Remote Work and where to start

I have my CMAA and will be sitting for my CPC Exam next month. (I have nearly 2 decades of Nursing experience, but physically can't do that work any longer.) I've heard some stuff about Externships and how they can provide great experience. But of course, you have to find your own...
- crashx7@yahoo.com
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- Jan 19, 2022
- externship/internships new coder onboarding
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Employment General Discussion
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Wiki Palatopharyngeus muscle flaps?

The physician is listing this procedure as 1. Tonsillectomy 2. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty 3. Bilateral Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Palatopharyngeus Muscle Flaps)- Functional Expansion Pharyngoplsaty Technique (To treat obstructive sleep apnea) He wants me to code this as 42145 (UPPP), 14040...
- Alyssaw80107
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- Nov 9, 2021
- ent code help ent coding new coder otolaryngology
- Replies: 4
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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Wiki CPC-A job WITH Medical Office experience?

So I just passed my CPC exam recently and am ready to start applying for jobs. I have over 2 years experience in a busy medical office, although my hospital outsources coding. I have also taken 2 medical billing & coding courses! Any recommendations???
- alysoni9697
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- Dec 4, 2020
- coding job cpc-a job medical experience new coder
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Employment General Discussion
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Wiki Best positions for administration and coding cross-over?

Hello forum - I've been doing a good bit of research over the past 2 years on how to move my career forward. I would love to blend my administrative skills with my new CPC skills (still an apprentice - resume posted on proper forum) and am seeking suggestions. Does anyone have suggestions...
- kath3210
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- Sep 28, 2020
- career path feedback job advice new coder
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Employment General Discussion
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Wiki New ENT coder

I am looking for a good webinar /conference for a new ENT coder. or Is there anywhere we could reach out for ENT coding questions ? Thanks Janet
- 2rjjapetal
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- Apr 29, 2019
- ent coding new coder
- Replies: 1
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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Wiki New coder with no billing experience

Hi, May I ask for your advice? I am employed as an X-ray and MRI tech. I want to move into the business side of medicine so I became CPC-A certified in May of 2016. I did a 12 week Externship ( Remote) which introduced me to billing. I am also working on Practicode to remove the A. I have...
- lgarand
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- Dec 11, 2016
- billing cpc-a new coder practicode
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Employment General Discussion
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Wiki CPC-A looking for work

I'm a newly certified medical coder from the Ogden, Utah area looking for a part time job. Willing to work in an office or remotely.
- bennyperez98
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- Sep 28, 2016
- cpc-a jobs new coder ogden
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Employment General Discussion
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Wiki Newly certified CPC-A w/ICD-10 Proficiency in WNC looking for big break!!

JODI E. MOTT, CPC-A jodimottcpca@gmail.com SKILLS PROFILE Certified Professional Coder who recently completed coursework in Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology I & II, Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance, Procedure Coding, and Diagnostic Coding. Detail-oriented individual who is...
- JodiMott
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- Dec 26, 2015
- asheville cpc-a icd-10 new coder western north carolina
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Resume Postings

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