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751. 2011 ICD-9: Train Eyes on These Fecal Incontinence Symptoms
September 08, 2010
When reporting fecal incontinence this fall, you will get to be a whole lot more specific. The single code 787.6 will give way to four new options that describe fecal incontinence problematic symptoms like fecal smearing, fecal urgency and incomplete defecation.
Starting October 1, y...
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752. Serology isn't the Only HLA Cross Match
September 08, 2010
After years of being stuck with 86805-86822 for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, you need to be aware of the CPT 2010 changes that provide some new options.
Read on and let our experts guide you through the maze of new codes and altered CPT instruction...
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753. know how ICD-9 2011 Solves Partial Removal Stumper
September 08, 2010
ICD 9 2011 changes and ICD 9 codes online , sign up for a one-stop Medical coding website.
">When you cannot get all of a splinter out, there will be a new diagnosis code series that’ll tell you the sto...
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754. CPT Codes Online: New Tobacco Cessation Counseling Coverage Expansion
September 08, 2010
Are you writing off tobacco cessation counseling as non-payable? If so, it’s time to change your gear.
Previously, CMS only covered 99406-99407 for a beneficiary with a tobacco-related disease or with symptoms of one. However, the agency recently announced that under new coverage, any new...
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755. ICD 9 2011: Gear Up for New Fluid Overshot & Seizure Codes
September 06, 2010
With less than a month to go for October 1, you must be ready to report the new and changed ICD 9 2011codes. And since CMS has finalized the update, you can get a jump start on the changes.
Add detail to fluid overload
Beginning October 1, you will need to code with a hi...
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756. Modifier 90 - Signup for a One Stop Website
September 06, 2010
Whether it’s AMA coding modifier 90 or any other modifier, you will often find yourself in difficult situations when it comes to these modifiers.
You should append modifier 90 if you are an independent lab billing for a test that you didn’t carry out in-house. Modifier 90 points to t...
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757. CPT codes: Gear up for Drug Test Changes
September 06, 2010
With two new codes proposed for urine drug testing in the coming year, you might need some help sorting it all out. Get a lowdown on the 2011 codes and a rundown of how current policy meshes with your lab's drug screen test method.
2011 codes close loopholes
CMS provided...
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758. Report V49.8x for DNR, Physical Restraints
September 06, 2010
This fall, when using new V code, indicate a do not resuscitate order
Are you struggling to find a V code to report for DNR or dysplasia check up code? Well, ICD-9 2011 ends the hunt.
Report V49.8x for DNR, physical restraints
Two just-in codes capture ‘stat...
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759. CPT Codes: Tips to Boost your Actigraphy Coding Claims
September 06, 2010
In 2009, you saw the introduction of the CPT code for actigraphy. This means that payers should start accepting this code. Since its debut last year, you’ve been entitled to get pay ups when you bill the actigraphy procedure – appropriately.
Background: In August last year, a new nat...
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760. Medical coding news : How to avoid H1N1, Fecal Incontinence
September 02, 2010
Even if you’re preparing for ICD 10 codes, you shouldn’t let rumors of few ICD-9 2011 changes blindside you to top family medicine changes. Minus the scoop on expansion to the 488, 784 and 787 categories, denials for invali...
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