SuperCoder on "ER food bolus"
Hi, ICD 10 code Dx T18.128A seems more appropriate for the above mentioned scenario with CPT code 43247. Also, as per NCCI edits there is no conflict
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "ER food bolus"
Patient presented to the ER with a food bolus impaction and was sent to Gi lab for removal. Physician used CPT codes 43247 & 43239 (Biopsy for CL
View ArticleSuperCoder on "professional coding for subsequent post operative visit in an...
In the above scenario, since the surgeon has performed the appendectomy, the aftercare of the surgery has begun. In other words, if the surgery for th
View ArticleUser id : 84982 on "professional coding for subsequent post operative visit...
Good evening, Supercoder expert: The coding question is regarding professional coding in an inpatient hospital setting. An appendicitis patient admitt
View ArticleSuperCoder on "GI Question"
Thanks for the Query CPT code 43235 can be billed for the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy but, there is no code that describes endoscopy with gastric fistu
View ArticleUser id : 90283 on "GI Question"
What CPT codes should be used for correct coding for a combined approach of endoscopic closure of gastro cutaneous fistula with EGD and Clips by the f
View ArticleSuperCoder on "GI esophageal food bolus"
Thanks for the Query Dx T18.128A seems more appropriate instead of Dx T18.108A as T18.128A specify Food in esophagus causing other injury, initial enc
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "GI esophageal food bolus"
Patient presented to the ER and was sent to the Endoscopy Lab and physician added patient for an outpatient EGD procedure due to food bolus stuck in e
View ArticleSuperCoder on "GI CPT QUESTION"
Hi, AAE does not provide coding for operative reports and chart notes. SuperCoder offers SuperCoding on Demand (SOD) (http://www.supercoder.com/coding
View ArticleUser id : 90283 on "GI CPT QUESTION"
What CPT code should be used for correct coding for a combined approach of endoscopic closure of gastro cutaneous fistula with EGD and Clips by the fi
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Billing Dept"
I have checked for the allowed modifier codes with 91065, so if the service is a distinct service from the one which is performed earlier than modifie
View ArticleUser id : 30892 on "Billing Dept"
We were told by equipment company that specific modifier should be attached to CPT 91065 to identify fructose, lactulose or lactose test. Is it corre
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Billing Dept"
We will bill only one unit of CPT 91065-26, as the test is performed only for SIBO.
View ArticleUser id : 30892 on "Billing Dept"
How many units ahould be billed for SIBO test interpretation, CPT 91065 with 26 mod. Its 10 specimen test, do we bill for 10 units or 1? Thank you
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EGD coding"
According to CMS, a physician is not paid separately if he performs local or minimal sedation. You may find this link helpful https://www.cms.gov/Outr
View ArticleUser id : 34267 on "EGD coding"
I need to add the patient states he needed this because he becomes combative under conscious sedation.
View ArticleUser id : 34267 on "EGD coding"
EGD was performed on a patient who claimed he needed to have anethesia at local hospital and not conscious sedaation at ASC. Is there a code to report
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Endoscopic Exam w/ Suture Ligation of Bleeder"
HI, The correct code is 46614. I hope this will be helpful. Thanks.
View ArticleUser id : 13296 on "Endoscopic Exam w/ Suture Ligation of Bleeder"
The CPT suggested 44614 is not a valid code. Can you please confirm the code that was suggested.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Endoscopic Exam w/ Suture Ligation of Bleeder"
Hi, The most appropriate code for the above mentioned condition seems to be 44614. Please check your documentation before billing. Thanks
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