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Mmikaguilas reacted to amyobrien4419@gmail.com's post in the thread Wiki CPC-A Job Scam Alert with
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Hi, everyone. I just want to alert all the CPC-A's out there looking for work like I am that I almost got scammed last week. The "company's" name is 316 Medical Solutions. They interviewed me for a CPC-A apprenticeship position wherein they... -
Ccpaulson replied to the thread Wiki Excision of Lesion via Laser.It certainly does and you have successfully settled the debate! Thank you:-)
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C41112 is the best code as per the document. No need to code an unlisted code 41599, when we have specific CPT available for the performed procedure. Hope this helps!
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Ddleone replied to the thread Wiki Labor Epi converting to gen anes for C S.Question, for epidural converting to C-Section 01967 with 01968, IF the providers are different for each portion, how do you bill it? We are getting denials as our system sends them on different claims. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
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Jjulie.ronzia posted the thread Wiki AKI in the Outpatient setting in Medical Coding General Discussion.Hi all, I was hoping to clear up a question with a provider. Are we able to document AKI in an outpatient setting, or would it be correct to document decreased eGFR until we have 2 low readings 90 days apart? We have 2 low readings 2 weeks apart...
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LIf the screening is negative, is anyone adding the G0136? This is a charged item and I am wondering if this is necessary with the screening being negative. Thank you in advance.
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Mmsreddoch replied to the thread Wiki Which HCPCS is used for Conray 60 for Arthrogram?.I agree with the other 2 codes, but I work for a Level 1 trauma center, so we don't bill out for the saline, just the contrast. If you are in an outpatient imaging center, I can see billing for the saline. I was so shocked to see Conray 60 being...
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Rrachaelwilleford replied to the thread Wiki 99212 vs 99213 self-limiting vs. low.It depends on the risk of the medication, which the provider would need to document. Prescription drug management may be a moderate risk, depending on the patient, medication, and conditions and as to the medical decision making used. Update: I...
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Rrachaelwilleford replied to the thread Wiki New Televisit CPT- insurance based.They should have these available on their website. Check for reimbursement or clinical policies.
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Rrachaelwilleford replied to the thread Wiki "Not Otherwise Specified" Chemo Drugs.These are not otherwise specified, meaning there isn't another code that covers this drug (the other codes have specified manufacturers). The NOS drugs are not the same as not otherwise classified (NOC) drugs. You still bill them with...
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Rrachaelwilleford reacted to LKaf7's post in the thread Wiki Request for Confirmation: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis for Billing Keytruda (J9271) with Like.
I would use Z51.12 in both cases as Keytruda is an immunotherapy
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Aapoland replied to the thread Wiki Documentation Insurance/Cosmetic.Thank you, I appreciate your reply. I will have a more detailed conversation with management about reviewing our process.
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AYou should get official compliance or legal advice on this. However, I will weigh in with my opinion. It is typically not "required" to have separate notes. Doing so does make a gray area much more black and white. Let's use an example of a...
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AHello, I believe I know the answer to this, but I am curious of peoples thoughts. Pt had a protruding implant, MD deflated implant and removed in office, no closure, just xerofoam. Is there a CPT code to bill this? The only one I could think of...
