Drainage of liver abscess
My surgeon did a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with drainage of liver abscess. All I am able to find is an open procedure code 47010 for the drainage. Any ideas, or would this be considered bundled with...
View ArticleDIABETIC WOUND CARE
Is there someone on here that codes ulcers, open wounds, cellulitis or osteomyelitis for diabetics? I could certainly use some help.Thanks
View ArticleHSV 2
What is the ICD 10 code for HSV 2 infection? pt had this outbreak on their buttocks and results came back as HSV 2.
View Articlecode 95930
We had been advised from one insurance for the CPT-code 95930.They said that we have to use the guideline from medicare. But I dont find guideline, LCD and NCCI. This procedure is done at a patient's...
View Article96118 NeuroPsych
Good afternoon Listers!! How would you code the following: 30 minutes Face to Face interview with the NeuroPsych 3 hours face to face with the technician in testing 3 hours interp by doc which is not...
View ArticleAuto Response: Re:multiple thyroid nodules
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View ArticleICD 10 nicu codes
Hello,I am looking to get additional information regarding specifically newborn code sets of P05.00- P05.09 and also code sets of P05.10-p05.18. just looking for clarification if these codes are used...
View ArticleBilling/Coding for Prolotherapy (M0076)
Hoping someone can help me. Our facility would like to begin doing Prolotherapy (M0076), which I understand is not universally covered through commercial payers or Medicare. However, we have some...
View ArticleGastric volvulus with ischemic injury to greater curvature of stomach
Procedure: Paraesophageal hernia repair, Sleeve Gastrectomy, GastropexyDX: Gastric volvulus with ischemic injury to greater curvature of stomach. K56.2 K31.9I originally billed 43999 because a Sleeve...
View ArticleICD-10 Dx Coding Question: Paroxysmal Asthma
How would you code the above Dx?I don't see "paroxysmal" in the Alpha Index under Asthma. Per Stedman's Medical Dictionary, paroxysmal is defined as: 1. A sharp spasm or convulsion.2. A sudden onset of...
View Article00670
Does this code have to have a minimum of 3 vertebral bodies and 2 spaces in order to bill this code, with or without fusion?Please help!Thanks,Trish
View ArticleLaceration L/Ventricle
Is there a CPT code for Suture of Left Ventricle or is it an unlisted?
View ArticleBilling 29880 & 29875 together for the same knee
Although the Medicare CCI Manual states 29875 shouldn't be billed with other arthro Px's performed on the same knee SelectCoder's documentation for 29875 states work on a separate compartment is...
View ArticleSurgery Not Paid-Can we bill for subsequent visits?
Hello! We have a surgery that denied because our physician chose to perform a procedure in the Outpatient place of service instead of Inpatient. Therefore, the insurance is not paying for ANY part of...
View Articlespinal instrumentation 2017
CPT code 22851 replaced with 22853/22854, I understand that we can no longer bill 22845, can we still bill posterior instrumentation when billing 22853/22854.
View ArticleDebridements
I have been fighting with UHC Medicare complete regarding them not paying my debridement codes. I billed 11042, and 11045 x 4, wound is 89.10sq cm, dx codes L97.519, l97.919 - Rt leg and foot. I also...
View ArticleRE: Re:Surgery placement of bilateral deep brain stimulstaion electrodes with...
Hi,Neurosurgery, billing for this prior to a surgery on a patient with Parkinson's submitted a 64999. The patient has been resistant to Medical therapy so they felt he was a candidate for deep brain...
View ArticleInhalation treatment
We recently received payment denial for CPT code 94640 (inhalation therapy for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes). We submitted this code with an office visit level 3, the required 25 modifier and a...
View ArticleRE: bronchiolitis.. 9 month old.. MDM RSIK
HII am trying to defend my decision for low MDM vs. S/F MDM. I say bronchiolitis carries more than just a straight forward risk; 9 month old child Opinions please as MDM indicated supportive care and...
View ArticleA9700
Anyone know anything about HCPCS code A9700 and why the insurance companies are now denying this. Was the code changed to something else. Denial is stating more specific code. Thanks
View ArticleCPT 20697
Hi, I have two denials- one from UHC HMO & one from UHC Community Plan for CPT 20697- Application of multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane)- stating this is a "Technical Component only"...
View ArticleINCORRECT CCI EDITS WITH APRIL 1ST UPDATE for ACDF surgery codes
We received and incorrect CCI edits when billing for a one level ACDF surgery (example 22551,22853,22845,20930/20936)The edit stated that 22853 and 22845 were bundled but a modifier could be used.both...
View ArticleBooking diagnosis VS Findings
If a referring physician provides a booking diagnosis of torn meniscus, stroke etc. and after MRI (IDTF) is performed the radiologist does not find evidence of torn meniscus or stroke etc. can the MRI...
View ArticleTB Skin Test for HIV patients
HIV positive patients are screened annually for TB because they are high risk. We use the CPT code 86480 for the TB test but I'm not sure what the appropriate ICD 10 code is for the screening. Any...
View Articledebridement and layered closure billing
Overheard a coding discussion recently at a conference and I wanted to get opinions from others. Patient was receiving wound care on the thigh. The physician was doing debridement with wound vac...
View Articlerotator cuff debridement
I have a case that an avulsed rotator cuff was treated by open debridement rather than repaired due to it being 'not repairable' any ideas?-I'm not sure it would be appropriate to code a tenotomy being...
View ArticleModifier 78 Location Question
Hello, I'm hoping that someone can help answer a question for me.Modifier 78 states: "Unplanned return to the Operating/Procedure Room by the same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional...
View ArticleMODIFIERS
I AM AT A LOSS......PT HAD A HERNIA REPAIR 05/03/16. ON 05/27/16 10030 AND 76942 WERE PERFORMED. WHAT MODIFIERS DO I NEED TO USE?
View ArticleHCPCS Q9969
Hellodoes anybody have information as to how correctly bill MC part B for add on code Q9969 billed for a nuclear study.Thank you!
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