Question: Why is it so hard to have correct diagnosis coding for tick bites? And, how is it coded? Answer: The search function in electronic health … [Read more...]
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2024 April - Who is using G2211? March - Updated wellness visit guidelines February - MACs not processing new HCPCS codes January - New CPT code … [Read more...]
How to Get Paid for Services in Medical Practices: Three Quick Videos for New Clinicians and Staff
An Overview of CPT® Codes, HCPCS, Diagnosis Codes & ICD-10-CM This three-part series from CodingIntel is a must see for new staff and … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Global Surgery
Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in many specialties perform procedures in the office, surgery center or hospital. The payment … [Read more...]
Not all Unspecified Codes are Created Equal
What kind of unspecified codes can a practice still use? Which ones need to be avoided? Quick, five minute guidance in this video about unspecified … [Read more...]
Non Face-to-Face Prolonged Service – 99358
This post includes: CPT® rules for prolonged care non face-to-face Using-99358-for-phone-calls Codes 99358 and 99359 are used for … [Read more...]
Pecked By a Parrot. Oh No, Not Again!
When we first implemented ICD-10, we all had a lot of fun with the ICD-10-CM external cause codes. But, do we need to use them? The answer to that … [Read more...]
Cloning: I Read the News Today, Oh Boy.
Certain medical stories are irresistible to the popular press: ICD-10 external cause codes that are ridiculous (W61.43XD, pecked by a turkey, … [Read more...]
Coding for Screening Colonoscopy
An Overview of Colonoscopy Coding Guidelines A screening colonoscopy should have no patient due amount for an insured patient. Both deductible … [Read more...]