User id : 33312 on "HNPCC coding for EGD"
Our gastroenterologists are performing a colonoscopy for family history colon cancer, V16.0 with a secondary code of V84.09 for genetic susceptibility
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Hi Karen, Thank you for the query. For EGD appropriate series is 43235-43259. And ICD-9CM can be V71 series. Hope it help you. Thank you
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "43239 EGD with biopsy, single or multiple"
Hi, My question is I do know that this code says "multiple". But what if the biopsy was from a different sites. The physician took a biopsy from the a
View ArticleUser id : 15406 on "New X modifer w/ Endoscopy"
I'm a bit confused, as it looks like many are since CMS didn't give very specific guidelines on the New X modifiers...when I looking back on previous
View ArticleUser id : 15406 on "New X modifier with multiple ERCP stent placement"
I'm a bit confused, as it looks like many are since CMS didn't give very specific guidelines on the New X modifiers...when I looking back on previous
View ArticleUser id : 15406 on "New X modifer w/ Endoscopy"
**forgot to add the user id's on the above confusion so you could find it better for review #27684 & #23222 both were asked 1month ago. thanks
View ArticleUser id : 15406 on "New X modifier with multiple ERCP stent placement"
**forgot to add the user id's on the above confusion so you could find it better for review #27684 & #23222 both were asked 1month ago. thanks
View ArticleSuperCoder on "New X modifer w/ Endoscopy"
You are correct. The XS modifier would be appropriate for this scenario.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "New X modifier with multiple ERCP stent placement"
You are correct. The XS modifier would be appropriate for this scenario.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "43239 EGD with biopsy, single or multiple"
Thanks for your question. The EDG codes are chosen by method. For instance if a provider removes a polyp or takes multiple biopsies using a snare the
View ArticleUser id : 85878 on "EGD with biopsy and control of bleeding."
Surgeon performed and EGD and placed three hemoclips to control bleeding and also took a biopsy of antrum for H. pylori. Codes 43239 for biopsy and 43
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EGD with biopsy and control of bleeding."
Thanks for your question. You should only report both codes if the bleeding was not a result of the biopsy. If the surgeon caused the bleeding you s
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "45385 with 45380-59 modifier"
My physician performed a screen colonoscopy. He performed a snare biopsy, and a cold forceps biopsy. ..."At approximately 130 to 150 cm, there was a c
View ArticleSuperCoder on "45385 with 45380-59 modifier"
Thanks for your question. The insurance company is correct in this case. Not only should there be a different method (ex. snare vs. cold forceps bio
View ArticleUser id : 13296 on "Jejunostomy Tube Removal"
I have a patient that presented at an Ambulatory Surgery Center specifically to have J-tube removed under anesthesia. I know this is usually billed as
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "EGD w/injection"
If doctor does and EGD w/submucosal injection of indermil into gastric varices what cpt code should I use 43243 or 43236?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Jejunostomy Tube Removal"
Thanks for your question. There is no specific procedure code for Jejunostomy tube removal. If you are unable to bill an E&M code, the only othe
View ArticleSuperCoder on "EGD w/injection"
CPT code 43236 is the correct code that should be used for flexible transoral esophagogastroduodenoscopy with directed submucosal injection. Code 4324
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "HPI element question for E/M"
Hi, I am assessing this patient's E/M. This is an initial office visit. If the patient comes in for a diagnostic colonscopy office visit, and he/she h
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "fecal impaction"
45915 is removal of impaction under anesthesia, what is code if no anesthesia used?
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