Making Sense of the Uproar Over Medical Coding
Confused about the implementation of the new medical coding system called ICD-10? So is everyone, including the federal government — so much so, in fact, that Congress passed legislation that…
Confused about the implementation of the new medical coding system called ICD-10? So is everyone, including the federal government — so much so, in fact, that Congress passed legislation that…
These are the requirement for medical coding CPC certification as listed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). We recommend having an associate’s degree. Pay examination fee at the…
Deciding which myomectomy code you’ll report depends on three factors: the approach the ob-gyn uses, the number of myomas, and their weight. Here’s how to translate this information into the correct CPT code every time.
If your ob-gyn performs a hysterectomy, you won’t report the myomectomy separately.
When your ob-gyn performs a myomectomy, he is removing myomas or uterine fibroid tumors. Knowing what type they are will help you to determine your myomectomy code.
Myomas (also known as uterine fibromas) are the most common growth of the female genital tract. They are round, firm, benign masses of the muscular wall of the uterus and are composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. You’ll see different types of uterine fibroids based on their location:
Myomas often cause or are coincidental with abnormal uterine bleeding, pressure or pain. They are also one of the most common reasons women in their 30s or 40s have hysterectomies, says Peggy Stilley, CPC, COBGC, ACS-OB, director of auditing services at the American Academy of Professional Coders.
However, women who want to have children in the future or simply do not want their uterus removed look for alternative solutions. The following procedures describe abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic approaches.
First of all, look at the abdominal approach. When...
Caution: Keep enough paperwork on hand to back up EHR. Transitioning to the world of Electronic Health Records (EHR) can make your coding easier on many levels, but don’t take it for granted. Physicians often fall short in their review of systems (ROS) documentation whether you use paper charts or rely on EHR, but you can [...] Related articles: