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...
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