These reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]
CPT® Coding for Obstetrical and Gynecological Procedures | Webinar
Who Runs the World? GIRLS!!: CPT Coding for Obstetrical and Gynecological Procedures Recorded June 23, 2022 We're excited to welcome back Shannon … [Read more...]
Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet
CPT® does not make it easy to locate codes for destruction of lesion(s). These codes are found in multiple chapters throughout the CPT® book, and are … [Read more...]
Coding for Destruction of Malignant Lesions
The primary factors in selecting a code for destruction of malignant lesions are: Size of lesion (not defect) Location Method is not a … [Read more...]
CPT® Codes for Fine Needle Aspiration
Fine needle aspiration biopsy Material is aspirated with a fine needle and the cells are examined cytologically Core needle biopsy is … [Read more...]
Skin Biopsies
Correctly selecting and reporting skin biopsies requires an understanding of CPT® codes for skin biopsies There are codes for excision of benign … [Read more...]
Can We Bill for IUD Removal and Insertion on the Same Day?
Question: Can I bill 58301 for IUD removal and bill 58300 for IUD insertion on the same day, if the provider removes and then inserts another IUD? … [Read more...]
Selecting CPT® Rules for Excision of Skin Lesions
Many medical practices perform skin procedures. A patient may see a dermatologist, a family physician or a surgeon when the time comes to find out, … [Read more...]
Destruction of Benign or Pre-Malignant Lesions
Finding the right code for lesion destruction is not easy. The codes are distributed in the CPT® book in the integumentary, digestive, male genital … [Read more...]
Pessary Billing and Coding
Coding for Pessary Services Primary care practices, gynecology and urology practices often prescribe and provide pessaries. A pessary is used to … [Read more...]
Excision of Benign or Malignant Lesions
This article reviews codes and guidelines for excision of skin lesions. For more information about minor procedures, see additional resources at the … [Read more...]
Can I Get Paid for…My Nurse Doing Ear Lavage
The nurse flushed the patient's ear so I could examine the TM. Free or Fee? Find out more about billing for ear lavage done by nursing staff in this … [Read more...]