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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 arrived in the emergency department and received an intravenous hydration infusion with Vancomycin for over 1 hour. How would the hydration and administration of Vancomycin be reported...
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A 55 year-old diabetic female is brought to the emergency department due to acute altered level of consciousness. Blood glucose level initially is 42 mg1dL. The patient is promptly administered dex...
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A patient was seen at our facility for low potassium level. He received 1 hour of intravenous hydration fluid mixed with potassium for treatment of the patient’s low potassium level. What would t...
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We are getting conflicting information regarding the coding and reporting of a suction assisted lipectomy (SAL) of the breast with a breast reduction. At our facility, we have always considered a s...
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A patient suffering from chronic mastoiditis, hearing loss and tympanic membrane perforation, had 2 prior mastoid surgeries. Having sustained facial palsy from one of the prior surgeries, the patie...
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At our facility physical therapy is performed for patients with musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries or for patients following surgery utilizing the Game ReadyTM system. This system controls the te...
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Can you please help us clarify the appropriate use of CPT code 75774, Angiography, selective, each additional vessel studied after basic examination, radiological supervision and interpretation...
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A patient presented to have a spirometry test for bronchospasm provocation evaluation performed. However, an asthma attack was triggered due to one of the agents utilized to perform the test. An in...
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When a CPT code contains the language “with anesthesia” or “requiring anesthesia” what type of anesthesia are they referring to?
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