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Wiki 59 vs xe
Hi, We were told by an auditor for a large insurance company that we need to replace the 59 with XE. We code Dermatology and Mohs surgery in a private practice. We have documentation to support the 59 modifier. Does anyone have an opinion on this? None of our claims are being denied. We... -
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Wiki Carotid Stenosis
hi, when a physician says less than 50% stenosis in the carotid artery, would you code this as a positive finding? We are having a difference of opinion and can't find anything official that instructs either way. Thanks- christoff9
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- Forum: Neurology/Neurosurgery
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Wiki 2011 Code Books - Your Preference?
I'm receiving offers from various publishers wanting to sell me the 2011 ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding books. I'd like your opinions on which publisher's books you prefer and why. AAPC, Ingenix, Contexo, or other? Thanks for the advice! NWCPC- NWCPC
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- 2011 advice coding books coding manuals opinion
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- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Second opinion...
I work for radiologist's and I was just wondering if anyone knows if we can bill insurance companies if we generate a report through our office on exams performed at another office or institution. These exams would be brought to us by referring doctors asking for a second opionion. And if we...- RADCODER
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- doctors exams office opinion referring
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- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion