Surgery Coding: Narrow Your Options for Birmingham Hip Procedure

Include this term in Box 19 to indicate the type of implant. Question: One of our surgeons says we should use a total hip code for Birmingham resurfacing even if he doesn’t complete a total hip procedure; another physician says to use an unlisted code . What’s the correct answer? Washington Subscriber Answer: Both of your physicians could [...] Related articles:

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Use This Podiatry Scenario to Perfect Your Emerging Technology Claims

Hint: If you try to use an unlisted code, be sure your OP notes include this information. If you don’t know the ins-and-outs of coding cutting edge procedures, you risk getting left in the dust as medicine continues to evolve. A new techniques, however, doesn’t always mean a new, corresponding CPT code. Check out this podiatry [...] Related articles:

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Medicare’s Consult Rule Trickle Down Effect

And what it means for pediatric practices. A report from AMA in Chicago. Although CPT clarifies the transfer of care definition, the fix came too late for Medicare, meaning your private payers may follow suit. Continued Errors Result in E/M Boon The Office of Inspector General found a high error rate on consultation codes. Different opinions on when [...] Related articles:

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