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We are seeking authoritative advice on the correct coding of a fetal MRI. We have found various coding consultants that state that the correct code to use is 72195, 72196 or 72197. The logic given ...
Since there ...
Our facility is beginning to use the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) Graft subcutaneous AV access device. It was recommended that both CPT codes 36830, Creation of arteriovenous fistula by...
There is no ...
There are several companies that manufacture FDA approved hyaluronan products. The HCPCS codes for these products include J7321, Hyaluronan or derivative, Hyalgan or Supartz, for intra-articular in...
Based on gui...
In third Quarter 2011 a question was published in Coding Clinic for HCPCS which addressed reporting the closure device HCPCS code G0269, Placement of occlusive device into either a ven...
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This patient with a history of severe endometriosis underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy at our facility. Following confirmation of bilateral tubal disease, chromotubation and a hysteroscopy with rem...
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When a benign lesion is excised from the arm, 0.4 cm (11400) and another benign lesion is excised from the hand at 0.4 cm (11420, a correct coding initiative (CCI) edit is not elicited, although it...
Modifier 59 ...
We are concerned with the overuse of modifier 59. Some of our coders feel that modifier 59 should not be reported unless you get a CCI edit and others contend that whenever modifier 59 is warranted...
It would be ...
This patient had a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band performed a few months ago. She is now being seen at the facility for a lap band fill by injection under fluoroscopic imaging guidance.
An adjustabl...
The patient has a debridement (11043) performed on a wound in the hospital outpatient department. Seven days later, the patient returns to the hospital outpatient department and the physician asses...
When billing...
What is the appropriate code assignment for a perm-a-catheter placed for dialysis? The catheter was placed into the atrium. Our physician calls this an Ashsplit catheter. We were informed that the ...
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