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September 24, 2023

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...]

Coding for ultrasound guidance

Question: Can you do an article on coding ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures and point of care (POC) ultrasound coding and documentation … [Read more...]

Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet

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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...]

CPT codes for skin biopsies

Correctly selecting and reporting skin biopsies requires an understanding of CPT codes for skin biopsies There are codes for excision of benign and … [Read more...]

Minor Procedures

These reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [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...]

Coding for Excision of Benign or Malignant Lesions

This article reviews codes and guidelines for excision of skin lesions. For additional information about minor procedures, see the additional … [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...]

2023 E/M guidelines for hospital, nursing facility, home and residence services | Webinar

Effective January 1, 2023, the AMA has revised the definitions and guidelines for hospital and other E/M services, including ED visits, nursing facility services, home services, and domiciliary care codes. Also, coding for prolonged care services gets another overhaul with revised codes and guidelines. Watch this webinar about all these changes.

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Is ChatGPT Coming to Coding?

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A Conversation with Two Auditors: Lessons learned about MDM | Webinar

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Coding Matters™

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Proposed HCPCS Code for Screening for the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

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In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions.

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