5 Lessons Radiology Coders Should Learn From CCI 15.3

Wonder if there’s a method to the 76001 madness? Here’s where to look for answers. The silver lining to the 18,000 Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) that just came rumbling in with CCI 15.3. Analyzing them can help you master radiology coding essentials — including follow-up CTs, fluoro, and more. Apply these five lessons to keep your claims looking [...] Related articles:

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Fracture Care Coding: Mark Manipulation, Make $100+ More Per Encounter

No maybes here: Answer this question wrong and you will code incorrectly. When your ED physician performs fracture care for a patient, be ready to pounce on evidence of manipulation, as CPT often breaks fracture care codes along the manipulation line. The $kinny: Let’s say the physician performs closed treatment on a fractured collarbone; if she uses [...] Related articles:

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Watch Out for 3 Telephone Service Coding Pitfalls

Caution: You may need to incorporate the call into an in-office E/M service. If you’re reporting services your physician provides over the phone, but you’re not getting paid, the reason might be one of two things — you’re not following the coding rules surrounding the codes or your payer just isn’t paying for those services. Check out these [...] Related articles:

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