https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/pump-analysis-w-reprogramming.4274/
Is it possible to charge a pump analysis w/reprogramming 5x on the same superbill? From what I understand the refill was done gradually because the pt was...
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I am trying to code placement only of pledgets for cerebral fluid leak any suggestions would be appreciated Thank you
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/pathology-coding-cmv.1802/
Hi everyone! Can someone please assist me with coding CMV. :eek: My understanding is that 87495, 87496, and 87497 are mutually exlusive of each other...
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I have a doctor that uses templates while he sees the patient and then uses these templates as "notes" when he dictates that evening. Here is my question...
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I work in an outpatient psychiatry department of a hospital. Our LCSW and LCPC would like to start a Dialectic Behavior Therapy Group (DBT) and have asked...
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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY MATERIAL TO SHARE FOR THE ASC SPECIALTY EXAM. I RECENTLY TOOK AND DID NOT PASS AND I THOUGT FOR SURE I WOULD PASS UNFORTUNTELY I DID...
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Does anyone have an updated list of non covered dx's or a link that I can get to? Thanks in advance.
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/grovers-disease.1777/
Anyone know the ICD-9 for Grover's Disease? Also know as transient acantholytic dermatosis.:confused:
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Please Help! Does Anyone Know The Cpt Code For This. We Were Thinking Of 15839 But The Physician Says "that's Not Good Enough"... Anyone Have Any Other...
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Would anyone know if you can bill out Physical Therapy services as "Incident to" if the therapist is contracted by us and is doing the PT in our office...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/senator-proposes-indefinite-delay-to-icd-10.75283/
The fight over ICD-10 implementation has taken a new turn..... Senator Tom Corburn from Oklahoma has filed a white paper proposing that ICD-10 be delayed...
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My Dr. Performed A Laparoscopic Appendectomy. Appendix Was Normal By Pathology. Dx Turned Out To Be Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Can Someone Tell Me...
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Does anyone know where can I find specific information about Urgent Care billing and coding?
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I sent a claiml into Medicare that was denied. Patient was seen in ED as a consult and hand surgery was performed. 99255 26615x2 26410x2 51 Dx code...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/incisinal-biopsy-axillary-mass.11299/
Patient ghad an incisional biopy of axillary mass as well as right arm bass , . My question is would it be:confused: cpt code 240654- and axillary mass...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/knee-x-rays-bilateral-verses-of-images.30810/
My name is Pat and I trying to figure out how to correctly bill bilateral knee images. Our physicians here do a lot of views standing, and knee sunrise...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/bariatric-surgery.4123/
When My Surgeon Performs Only A Lateral Gastrectomy On A Patient Who Cannot Have Other Weight Loss Procedure Because Of Medical Conditions, Is 43843...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/uhc-denials-on-e-m-codes.17616/
We have been getting denials from UHC stating the OV is bundled into the pulse ox 94760 and spirometry 94150. I would think they would deny the tests and...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/screenings-on-pregnant-patients.15765/
Hello, My question is if a patient comes in for screening for strep b or any other screening like gonorrhea or chlamydia and that patient is pregnant do...
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Hi All, How do u code pseudoaneurysm common femoral artery post cardiac cathertization and cabg? 997.2 or 997.2,442.3 or different altogether...
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Hi, I work in family medicine and we had a scenario come up and were unsure how to handle it nor could we find any supportive information online. The...
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I work for a maternal-fetal medicine doctor who refuses to do his consults properly. He won't do any physical exam, history etc., and only spends about 5...
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I'm trying to find any other oncology clinics in MO or actually anywhere that gets paid by using V58.11, V58.12 or V58.0 as primary. I've been trying to...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/93005-and-93017-w-mod-25.4534/
We've run into quite some debate on this particular subject. So the question is since 93005 is a component of 93017 but the results of the EKG is what...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/picc-line-placement.8299/
OK---WHAT IS THE CODE FOR A PICC LINE PLACEMENT--???? THIS IS FOR AN ASC----(HOPE I SPELLED THIS RIGHT!!!):confused:
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If pt. presents to the ER with a toothache and the ED physician performs a dental block, what CPT code would you use? 20600?
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Has anyone coded (cpt and icd-9) for this procedure? Patient had corneal laceration which dislodged the lasik flap. Physician elevated the flap, irrigated...
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I was given the following codes 78464, 78465, 78478, 78480, 93015, A9505 x 2 and J2785 on a billing sheet with the notation "this is a 2 day study" &...
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Hello, Can someone help find the appropriate code for the following report?: ( it is both bones, I just was unsure if the physician would have to specify...
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Our gastro DR visited the patient in the ED, after review of pt decided to bring them to the "endoscopy suite" (outside of the ED) on the same day for EGD...
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Does anyone know how to get the payor specific guidelines for each ins. co.? I know they are all a little different than others, but it would help us to...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/dx-help.10798/
Could some please enlighten me re:a dx code for previous biceps tendon tear. Patient is having surgery on his shoulder 29826 for impingment and 29824 for...
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CERVICAL SPINE INDICATION: Status post ACDF. FINDINGS: AP, lateral, and oblique views of the cervical spine were obtained. Comparison study of...
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I apologize in advance for the length, but I am having a bit of trouble determining whether the thrombectomy procedures described within the op report below...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/gc-modifier-with-90801-90899.9013/
Hi, Can someone tell me if a GC modifier can be attached to codes 90801-90899? Also if you have any supporting documentation/links that would be great...
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Good Day, I was wondering if anyone knows of any upcoming semiars with respect to coding op notes, I know that AAPC has one but it's not until Aug 08, I...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/lap-cholecystectomy-hernia-found.25090/
Im not certain about this but if a Lap Cholecystectomy is done and during the procedure a hernia is found and doc does an incisional ventral hernia...
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Pt comes in two weeks after a cystoscopy with urethral catheterization to review the findings and discuss a plan. No physical exam is performed. No HPI...
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Does anyone have any insight to using modifer 51 for ambulatory surgery billing? We were advised not use 59 anymore but not quite sure 51 is appropriate for...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/two-procedures-which-global-period.3108/
Happy Good Friday All, I do the coding for a vein center and they often perform Endovenous ablation therapy... (36478) and Stab Phlebectomy of varicose...
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I have a provider who would like to do group counseling for smoking cessation. She is a LCSW. What would be the appropriate code to bill for this type of...
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Medicare patient had a medial meniscectomy with synovectomy and chondroplasty done in the patellofemoral compartment. Does the chondroplasty take precedent...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/help-with-implant-removal.73856/
My doctor removed a patellar component and didn't replace it. What cpt code would I use for the implant removal? I am thinking 20680 but not sure if that...
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On a 10 global period, the provider that did the procedure sends the patient to a specialist for evaluation and it is still within the global period, can...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/t5-modifier.8115/
If a patient comes into the office and we perform an x-ray on the right foot, great toe, do we use modifier "RT" or "T5?" The practice administrator is...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/sculptra-juvederm-restylane.69043/
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/pre-op-clearance.31301/
Patient is being seen for pre-op clearance and has no chronic conditions or medications. Basically the patient is perfectly healthy. He has a commerical...
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My doctor was asked to consult on a patient in the ER.. He admitted the patient to the hospital. Do I use an ER consult or In patient admit? We are...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/medicare-pay-for-discharge-after-surgery.9714/
OK. Patient comes in for surgery that has a 90 day global period. The surgeon discharges the patient a few days after surgery. Medicare denies the "Hospital...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/ua-test-81002.74694/
Would you charge for the UA 81002 test if the doctor could not read it due to being Pyridium stained? My urologist perform these in the office.
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/transnasal-endoscopic.4841/
I will be billing out the CPT 43200, if any one can give me some insite on this code and if they are having problems getting this paid. We just purchased...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/new-modifier-92.2745/
I just read my Coding Edge March 2008 edition. I have a question re: article on Modifier 92 on page 42. Reading the article I see I will have to use this...
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/ktu-kennedy-terminal-ulcer.13784/
Does anyone know if their is a dx for Kennedy terminal Ulcer? Thanks, Deanna Williams CPC
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https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/need-dx-for-tendinosis-of-achilles.13555/
What ICD-9 code would you use for Chronic Achilles Tendinosis?:confused:
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Now that modifier 78 description has changed to read... Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure...
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