SuperCoder on "Esophageal dilation"
It will be 43220.Because there are many different ways that a gastroenterologist can dilate an esophagus, theres an often confusing array of dilation codes from which to chose. The type of dilator used...
View ArticleUser id : 25547 on "Remicade Infusion thru port-a-cath already in place thru...
Need cpt for remicade infusion thru port-a-cath. Our nurse is infusing remicade thru a port-a-cath that has been implanted just for remicade infusion. Nurse states the cpt 96413 is not the correct code...
View ArticleUser id : 25547 on "Remicade Infusion thru port-a-cath already in place thru...
incorrect cpt given for the above sincerio 96446 is for peritoneal cavity....so with that said, what would be the cpt for remicade infusion through a previously placed port-a cath .Port-a-cath accessed...
View ArticleUser id : 22449 on "Narcotic Bowel Syndrome"
I need help with an ICD-9 code for Narcotic Bowel Syndrome
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Narcotic Bowel Syndrome"
"Narcotic bowel syndrome (NBS) is a subset of opioid bowel dysfunction that is characterized by chronic or frequently recurring abdominal pain that worsens with continued or escalating dosages of...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Remicade Infusion thru port-a-cath already in place thru port"
96413 is a likely code. Payers are free to determine which non-chemotherapy agents they pair with chemotherapy administration codes, which reflect a higher level of skill and therefore a higher fee...
View ArticleUser id : 22449 on "EGD with Capule Placement"
How do I bill an EGD with capsule endoscopy placement
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EGD with Capule Placement"
Prior to placement of a Bravo capsule, your gastroenterologist will generally need to perform an EGD. The purpose of the EGD is multiple as it helps your gastroenterologist assess the location of...
View ArticleUser id : 27950 on "Options for coding BRAVO placement?"
Patient had EDG with biopsy removal (43239) with a BRAVO placement in the same operative session. I have read it is correct to bill 43239 on the date the the procedure took place and wait to bill 93010...
View ArticleUser id : 22449 on "Hegar Dilator"
Physician perfromed Exam under Anesthesia , anastomotic dilation using a Hegar dilator, flexible sigmoidoscopy. I wanted to use 45340 but it uses a ballon dilation. Can any one help?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Options for coding BRAVO placement?"
Prior to placement of a Bravo capsule, your gastroenterologist will generally need to perform an EGD. The purpose of the EGD is multiple as it helps your gastroenterologist assess the location of...
View ArticleUser id : 19294 on "cyclic vomiting syndrome?"
patient dx'd with above - would 536.2 be appropriate?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Hegar Dilator"
It does look like you're going to have to use 45999 (Unlisted procedure, rectum). The coding depends on the depth of the intended examination and the specific tool used. Don't be tempted to use a CPT...
View ArticleSuperCoder on "cyclic vomiting syndrome?"
Absolutely! Cyclical vomiting is represented by 536.2 only.
View ArticleUser id : 63734 on "Screening colonoscopy vs Diagnostic Colonoscopy"
When a patient is due for a Colonoscopy for history of colon polyps V12.72, but the patient has documented lifelong Chronic diarrhea/constipation can we still code G0105? We are not doing the...
View ArticleUser id : 23555 on "Observation coding"
Patient came into the hospital on 12/20 @ 14:32 and was discharged on 12/22 17:00. During her stay she remained in observation status and was never admitted to inpatient. My dr saw the pt on 12/20 and...
View ArticleUser id : 22449 on "Laparoscopic cholecystectomy"
Physican is performing a Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but the patient is also twelve weeks pregnant. Should 646.83 be the primary DX and 574.20 secondary?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laparoscopic cholecystectomy"
Because there is stone in the gallbladder, you should report 646.83 (Other specified complications of pregnancy; antepartum condition or complication) with 574.20 as a secondary code.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Screening colonoscopy vs Diagnostic Colonoscopy"
We are working on this. Please be patient.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Observation coding"
Hi, Code 99232 is for hospital inpatient service whereas the patient was in observation; this is the reason it was denied by the insurance. When the patient came in observation on 12/20, it was his/her...
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