SuperCoder on "Solesta Injection L8605"
No matter how thorough you are, don't be surprised if you have to appeal to get paid using this unlisted-procedure code. To increase your chances of
View ArticleSuperCoder on "What is code for EGD w/ Bravo PH Capsule placement?"
Absolutely. This procedure is also called as Bravo pH Monitoring.
View ArticleUser id : 35049 on "G0105"
Thank you for you response. Can you explain to me why they no longer consider this a valid code for high risk screening when the other carrier for th
View ArticleUser id : 13296 on "EGD with Laser"
I have been told 2 different methods are used for an EGD with Laser. '43258' and '43250'. My initial thought is to use '43258' because Supercoder desc
View ArticleSuperCoder on "G0105"
This been always a debatable topic and I cannot see a sure cut answer to this. AAPC has also covered this topic. Please check with this links: http:/
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EGD with Laser"
I agree with you.If the AVM was not bleeding but was destroyed by the gastroenterologist , 43258 (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus
View ArticleUser id : 14123 on "Endoscopic PEG tube change"
If the provider changes a PEG via endoscopy, should a reduced modifier be appended to 43246? 43246 includes making the incision. During a change, th
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Endoscopic PEG tube change"
You would report only 43246 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum and/or jejunum as appropriate; wit
View ArticleUser id : 34267 on "ECG diagnosis code"
One of our docs had our research coordinator do an ECG on a patient with a diagnosis of "domperidone initiation". What is the diagnosis for this. I
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ECG diagnosis code"
There is some evidence that domperidone is cardiotoxic, so presumably this is a baseline ECG for the staff to use as a comparison when determining whe
View ArticleUser id : 49687 on "Can 76975 be used and reported on all gastrointestinal...
Can the '76975' be used on all gastrointestional endoscopic procedures other than 43231,43232,43237,43238,43242,45341 and 45342? What are the document
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Can 76975 be used and reported on all gastrointestinal...
As with most coding, this is case by case. If the code says “with endoscopic ultrasound examination,” you won’t code 76975 separately. E.g., see
View ArticleUser id : 19294 on "Confusing EGD -HELP!!!!!!!!!!"
Physician performed an EGD with positioning and securing of jejunostomy tube-His findings consisted of a blocked feeding j tube that required forced i
View ArticleUser id : 14123 on "ERCP with stomach biopsy"
Provider does an ERCP w/stone extraction and sphincterotomy. He also biopsies an ulcer in the stomach. I know we need to use 43264 and 43262. What
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Pathology findings"
As you can guess there is no specific ICD for these codes. Use 569.89 to represent both cases.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ERCP with stomach biopsy"
Yes,go with the 43239 with the appropriate modifier.It is safe to say whatever is done in the anatomical regions outside of the the ducts is completel
View ArticleSuperCoder on "stool transplant for medicare"
For Medicare, CMS has created a new HCPCS code for preparation of fecal microbiota. Code G0455 includes the physician work for assessment of donors, p
View ArticleUser id : 24852 on "DGHAL"
`I am having trouble getting reimbursed for the Doppler Guided Hemorrhoid Ablation Ligation Procedure - code 0249T. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Palmetto GBA started paying for this effective August 11, 2011. I would get in writing from the CGS administrators that they will not cover this and t
View ArticleUser id : 71571 on "Can we bill IRC alone"
Can we bill a IRC'46930' alone without Flexsig code '45330' or colonoscopy '45378'? (Medicare is the payer)
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