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Hi, can someone please assist me in coding the following:
1. Complex repair of thumb wound by Volar Advancement Flap
2. Debridement of Devitalized Soft tissue left thumb
3. Bony Shortening of Distal Phalanx.
This was an ER case, thank you.
Hi, My name is Safi. I just wanted to learn Plastic Surgery Billing. I have seen your post. Can you please share with me the list of CPT codes plastic surgeons normally use, along with any material that can help me learn the basics? Thanks.
Hi Ree! Our chapter has a total of 6 meetings per year: 4 virtual and 2 in-person. The next upcoming virtual ones will be in September and October and the last one of this year will be in December and that's the in-person one. You will be sent an invite through email within 2-3 weeks of those events.
Hello everyone! I am very new to the coding world and am very excited with all the possibilities! I wish everyone the absolute best and if I could help in anyway I am happy to! Happy coding everyone!!
Hi all,
I took the CPC 2022 online exam and did not pass. I am asking anyone who can offer a possible resource study guide to prepare myself for the next try at it. Any advice, I am open to... Any study guide for CPC exam or anything in addition to what I am using now. I am wanting to retake exam in December 2022
Thanks,
Cathy
I have doubt in Hypertension vs hypotension coding? Here the senior Patient is came to the hospital to treat hypotension And given iv fluids. In past medical history Patient have hypertension, CHF, CKD. In this senior i have to code Combo codes? or Hypotension and CHF CKD. Can any one explain me on this senior with any reference please.
Requesting clarification regarding coding lumbar ddd with radiculopathy injecting at T11 due to anatomy to treat L1. Would you code as 62321 with M51.16? Patient only has lumbar pain and due to anatomy, injection can only occur at T11.
O69.81 Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, from which weeks this diagnosis applicable to code. I reviewed one report that 39.4 weeks patient's ultrasound states cord around neck. This applicable for all the third trimester weeks or from 35th weeks or from any specific weeks. Please guide
hello guy, first time asking for help ---
i have a patient presenting with pain and dr is send pt to er for to schedule surgery same day as office visit as my dr as the performing surgeon -- how do i code this we are a gyn office -- usually i code 99215,57 but is there a better code to use ??? then i was going to do claim for outpt surgery-
thank for any help
I'm excited about starting my new career. Having difficulty finding an entry-level position in coding and billing. I'm in the Beachwood and Chagrin Falls OH area. Want to have more experience with Project Xern can't find a facility does anyone have suggestions?
So there is an update for infertility codes - Cigna says they no longer accept Z31.41/ Z31.83 infertility testing - what are the new codes during the diagnosis phase? before we know what is going on with the patient- ICD-10 code that is acceptable.
Is there a CPT code that can be used to bill for a nurse calling for prior authorization for medications of patients (Example: Biologics like Tremfya)? Any help would be appreciated.
Coverage is limited to screening services and does not include treatment options for depression or any diseases, complications or chronic conditions resulting from depression, nor does it address therapeutic interventions such as pharmacotherapy, combination therapy (counseling and medications).
Resource: CMS National Coverage Determination 210.9 – Screening for Depression
Needs advice -- prolonged service codes at Pediatrics practice. does anyone experience please advice. thank you.
e.g. Pediatrician was seen 10 years old estab. pt face-to-face 115 minutes.
Need only telehealth POS for office setting as of 2022. Read it's POS 10? Is this for all video and audio only or also for audio only? Does cpt 99212-99214 and 99441-99443 need modifier -95. I can't find any new info on modifier -95
If my provider does a 99204 for adrenal insufficiency consult & the provider feels the patient needs hydrocortisone injection, but then also during the exam notices a nodular goiter and does a thyroid u/s, we can bill for both of those with modifier 25, so long as the injection and the u/s are documented in standalone notes?????
Hello everyone, When coding EM charts, what warrants the level 99285? Do a provider have to document HPI 4, Review of System 10 bullets, Exam 10 bullets and, Past, family and social histories.
Holly - take a look at Ensemble Health Partners website. The company are considering CPC-As for coding positions. They strive to employ the best and encourage career development for their employees. They are also a growing company, hence the need for more coders.
It would do no harm to submit a resume - please make sure it is accurate and grammatically correct though.
Thank you.
Andrew
Hello, I need help, can someone help with code "Explant endograft and placement of an aorto-uni femoral bypass graft? my surgeon did AAA surgery and he did this endograft in addition, can someone help me which code to use, please. This is Vascular surgery. I will appreciate your help! and thank you in advance. This is my first time joining this forum. Thank you agian.
Hi Pam, how can I start with xterm project? I would like to get hands on since I completed my 200 hours in Medical Billing and Coding through BOCES in NY. I haven't taken the CPC exam yet. However, I would like to learn and train as much as I can in this field.
Best code:
A horizontal incision was made at the low the amputation site and extended laterally from approximately a cm. The tissue of the neck was undermined superiorly and inferiorly and cautery obtained bipolar.The more inferior portion of this flap was sutured to the more lateral portion of the amputated ear using interrupted suture.
I work for the NM Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. I attended the Auditcon, which was by far one of the best. It surprised me that other agencies have already dealt with the same issues we still struggle with. Through our Director, I am organizing an information system where agencies in the healthcare fraud can share resources. I would appreciate any knowledge and/or interest in participation.
Hello! happy Thursday.
I am writing because I saw a post of yours from July about wanting to recruit a new biller/coder. I know the post is old, but I was wondering if you have any similar openings. I am just starting my CPC training; but I currently work at blue cross blue shield of AZ, and I have 2 years experience in prior auths at humana. Currently I do benefits and eligibility.
We get patients occasionally, who are getting wound vac treatments with a home health agency then they come in to our office about once a week for a check in. Our provider then applies the wound vac at this appointment. I heard that we can't bill Medicare for wound vac if they are getting it done with Home Health as well.
Do you have some insight on this or can you point me to some documentation on this?