SuperCoder on "EUS with drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst"
This is a complex case. I have forwarded this query to my Gastro Editor. He will get back soon with a definitive answer. Thanks for being patient.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laparoscopic hemicolectomy w/colocolo anastomosis and...
You will report only 44207 for this procedure, as you can see the code descriptor of 44204 is already included in 44207.The patient is placed supine on the operating table and prepped and draped...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laparoscopic hemicolectomy w/colocolo anastomosis and...
You will report only 44207 for this procedure, as you can see the code descriptor of 44204 is already included in 44207.The patient is placed supine on the operating table and prepped and draped...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laparoscopic hemicolectomy w/colocolo anastomosis and...
You will report only 44207 for this procedure, as you can see the code descriptor of 44204 is already included in 44207.The patient is placed supine on the operating table and prepped and draped...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laparoscopic gastrotomy"
Yes, Code 43246 includes EGD. It is inherent to the procedure .
View ArticleUser id : 29994 on "screening colons with random biopsies"
physicians smoetimes do screening colons on average or high risk patients with no other indications on reports and do random biopsies. sometimes in medical records state have had some diarrhea, slight...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EUS with drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst"
43242 for the FNA biopsy 43256 for the stent placement (it includes dilation too) 43240 for the drainage of the pseudocyst
View ArticleUser id : 15406 on "? dx code to cover lab CREATININE"
Our pt’s that need CT A&P w/contrast are required to have labs for creatinine before scan. We’ve been using dx V72.69 because it’s screening reasons for the pt having labs done. Of course this...
View ArticleUser id : 49140 on "New CPT code 44705"
We are having a heated discussion about the use of the new cpt code 44705 (Preparation of fecal microbiota for instillation, including assessment of donor specimen.) Some are saying that this code...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "New CPT code 44705"
Add 44705 to Your Coding Arsenal"We had previously covered that in 2013 we will see an end to your reporting fecal bacteriotherapy with an unlisted code." You can now update your list of codes with a...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "? dx code to cover lab CREATININE"
Clear V72.6x hurdle with ICD-9, coverage guidelines.ICD-9 guidelines and direction from sources such as Medicare's laboratory National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) make it clear -- you need to code...
View ArticleUser id : 49140 on "New CPT code 44705"
So will I need to be looking for additional documentation from my GI docs stating that they personally prepared the specimen? (Since that could be performed by someone other than the provider...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "screening colons with random biopsies"
This is tricky situation.Some experts say in this particular case, with your physician's input, they would most likely code it a screening service, and add the diarrhea as a secondary dx. It's up to...
View ArticleUser id : 10209 on "Panendoscopy with Botox Injection"
Is it correct to code the Endoscopy first and the botox injection with a modifier 59? I do not see where the two are bundled anywhere or is there a more correct way to code for this procedure.
View ArticleUser id : 22449 on "visceral hypersensitivity"
I need a dx code for visceral hypersensitivity
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Panendoscopy with Botox Injection"
You can report the Botox supply, but not the injection, separately from the EGD.On the claim: report 43236 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum and/or...
View ArticleUser id : 49140 on "Fecal bacteriotherapy instillation 44705"
What kind of documentation should I be looking for to be able to use CPT code 44705? I have never seen any documentation that my providers actually do the preparation of the specimen for transplant....
View ArticleUser id : 49140 on "Fecal biotherapy through J Tube"
What CPT code would you use for the following:"65 cc of mildly diluted fecal biotherapy was instilled through the J tube without any immedicate problems"Thanks!
View ArticleUser id : 33948 on "Billing pathology with multiple units"
One of our Gastroenterologist performed a follow up colonoscopy on an est. pt with a 10 year history of ulcerative colitis. The physician removed a 3 mm polyp with cold biopsy forceps in the sigmoid...
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