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21. Get Paid for Delivering Office-Based Solu-Medrol Infusion Services
May 15, 2012
"Neurology practices debating the pros and cons of providing services to patients needing Solu-Medrol infusion should examine related coding and billing issues carefully. In many instances, there may be a significant discrepancy between costs and reimbursement levels. But by billing for all services...
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22. Four Tips to Optimize Billing for Post-burn Grafts and Flaps
May 15, 2012
Following treatment, full-thickness burns must be covered to restore the skin barrier, reduce the risk of infection and prevent fluid and electrolyte loss. Covering also reduces scarring -- which can restrict range of motion (scar tissue is inflexible and frequently contracts, and is also more easil...
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23. Four Elements Crucial to Payment For Removal of Skin Lesions
May 11, 2012
"To report the removal of skin lesions, the method of removal, size and location of the lesion, and whether the tissue was benign or malignant are the crucial elements needed to select the proper CPT code . There may be variation, how...
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24. Find the Expert Answers to Your Toughest TURP Questions Here
May 11, 2012
Find the Expert Answers to Your Toughest TURP Questions Here
Determining which code to report for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedures can be a daunting task. Read on to find the answers to some frequently asked questions about reporting TURP procedures.
You h...
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25. Evaluation of Complex Surgical Specimens Whipple Resection
May 11, 2012
Coding for pathologic evaluation of tissue from complex surgical procedures, such as a Whipple resection, involves appropriately reporting each specimen and service provided. However, coders must be cautious to avoid unbundling.
Complex surgical specimens are especially susceptible to eith...
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26. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Billing Considerations Clear Passages to Reimbursement
May 11, 2012
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a relatively common otolaryngological procedure that can be performed under a variety of circumstances, thus presenting otolaryngologists and their staff with special coding challenges.
The most commonly performed FESS procedures include:
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27. Correct Diagnosis Codes Are Key to Adequate Reimbursement for Laboratory Tests
May 10, 2012
"Diagnosis coding for laboratory work can often prove challenging for pathology coders. Questions arise about whether the ICD-9 code should be assigned based on test results or the reason for the test, whether screening or signs and symptoms prompted the test. There is also debate about ...
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28. Don't Miss Out on Fundus Photography Reimbursements
May 10, 2012
The answers to these FAQs about 92250 can earn you $82 per procedure
Fundus photography -- CPT code 92250 (Fundus photography with interpretation and report) -- is one of the most frequently performed procedures i...
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29. Dont Confuse New Lens Insertions With Exchanges
May 10, 2012
Clarify Intraocular Lens Implantation Coding
Coding intraocular lens (IOL) implantations and exchanges is not as straightforward as it seems our tricks of the trade will help you navigate your way to clean claims.
Ophthalmologists most commonly perform intraocular lens impl...
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30. Document Training and Service To Get Reimbursed for TEE
May 10, 2012
"Billing for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is one of the gray areas of anesthesia reimbursement. Many Medicare carriers have local reimbursement policies regarding the procedure, but most do not specifically state how it relates to anesthesia. TEEs require special training and certification...
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