User id : 19972 on "Mcare "accepted descriptions for unlisted procedures" for...
I've been advised this list exists, but have been unable to obtain from Medicare. Do you have anything like this. Specifically & most immediately,
View ArticleSuperCoder on "second opinion on Gi coding"
Thanks for your question. According to CCI edits, no modifiers are needed when these two codes are billed on the same date of service. Hope this help
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Mcare "accepted descriptions for unlisted procedures" for box 19"
There is no Medicare accepted list as such for unlisted codes. However, to improve and better your reimbursement chances, please ensure you follow the
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "Lynch Syndrome"
Do you know a good diagnosis code to use for Lynch Syndrome? All the new codes in ICD-10 we didn't get a code for that. Thanks
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "Lynch Syndrome"
Do you know a good diagnosis code to use for Lynch Syndrome? All the new codes in ICD-10 we didn't get a code for that. Thanks
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Utilizing Box 19 for different area of colon w/ICD 10"
When coding 45385 with 45380-59, I always indicate in box 19 (45385=sigmoid, 45380-59=ascending) which part of the colon the polypectomy & biopsy
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Please find below the answer for your question. Question: Which code should I report for Lynch Syndrome? SuperCoder.com Member Answer: Final coding
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Lynch Syndrome"
Please find below the answer for your question. Question: Which code should I report for Lynch Syndrome? SuperCoder.com Member Answer: Final coding
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Utilizing Box 19 for different area of colon w/ICD 10"
CPT code 45380 and 45385 are "technique and lesion specific code" not the location specific. CPT code 45380-59 and 45385 can be billed together for 2
View ArticleUser id : 4138 on "PA Biling"
If a group practice uses a PA to see patients in the hospital (POS 21)and the PA is an employee of the hospital and the hospital tells the group that
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Well, yes, group can bill the PA services if it is allowed by the hospital. Make sure to keep the updated documents with proper sign by the attending
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Excludes 1 Note for K63.5"
It is my understanding that K63.5 Polyp of colon, is to be used for hyperplastic colon polyps. The excludes 1 note for K63.5 has listed D12.6 adenoma
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "GI ICD 10 Coding question - second opinion"
Would like a second opinion if patient was coded correctly please. Patient presented for EGD for epigastric pain. Patient ended up having biopsies an
View ArticleSuperCoder on "GI ICD 10 Coding question - second opinion"
If its Coding for Encounter visit. i.e the day on which patient came with complaint of epigastric pain and EGD was performed. Than you should bill for
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Excludes 1 Note for K63.5"
Well, as per the guidelines when you code K63.5, Excludes 1 can not be coded with the code. K63.5 is not clear that which type of polyp it is, it is j
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "Return for colonoscopy 5 years in stead of 10 years due...
Would I put a modifier on the return colonoscopy for a patient that had a colonoscopy with poor prep 5 years earlier, but did reach the cecum. Doctor
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Excludes 1 Note for K63.5"
Well, there is no specific code for hyperplastic polyps, so I would think you would default to K63.5 for a hyperplastic polyp. You can't code it as a
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "Gi coding ICD 10 - second opinion"
Thank you for your recent reply regarding proper coding, however does it matter if I code the first diagnosis code R10.13 and second diagnosis code C1
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Excludes 1 Note for K63.5"
Absolutely correct. These were some of the examples given to you. When it is not mentioned about the type of the specific condition, then always use t
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Return for colonoscopy 5 years in stead of 10 years due to...
According to Medicare's time restriction,2 years between two high risk screening and 10 years between two moderate risk procedure,if a screening is re
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