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A patient with hepatocellular carcinoma presents for chemoembolization. Through a microcatheter, a chemoembolic mixture of 50 milligrams of Adriamycin (Doxorubicin Hydrochloride) and 10 milli...
Based upon t...
In the First Quarter 2007 issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS, it was advised that if a splint is applied, it would be appropriate to report a CPT code for application of the splint regardles...
For hospital...
An arthroscopic chondroplasty of the patellofemoral joint is being performed along with other knee procedures. A device (ArthroWand®) is being used for the chondroplasty.&...
Report CPT c...
A patient comes in for an endoscopic or surgical procedure but has a history of mitral valve prolapse or joint replacement so the doctor orders prophylactic antibiotics. Can the ...
Although, th...
A patient presents to the emergency department. The physician ordered a bolus of fluid. After administration of the fluid, an antibiotic was ordered and infused for over 30 minut...
It would be ...
A patient presents to the emergency department. The physician orders a hydration rate of fluid for the patient which, was administered for over 60 minutes. Aft...
It would be ...
Our facility is considering providing a new diagnostic service, computed tomography (CT) enteroclysis. This procedure involves the infusion of a barium-based contrast material thr...
Based on the...
At our facility, the nurses now perform minor services for the patient (such as, suture removal, immunizations, wound check, etc.,). Would it be appropriate to report the services provided by the n...
Yes, it is a...
When would it be appropriate to append modifier -59 to a procedure? This patient comes into the Emergency Room and an Abdomen Series and Intravenous Pyelogram are ordered together. According to the...
Yes. The mod...
Periodically we see patients who are scheduled for drug therapy. However, sometimes the physician may cancel an encounter following review of lab or radiology reports. What is the policy regarding ...
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