Coding Challenge

Surgery Coding Challenge: Keep Flaps Straight for Proper Code Selection

Discover why coding a myofascial flap twice is a big mistake.

Question: Our surgeon performs an abdominal closure using left and right myofascial advancement flaps. I believe we should code one unit of 15734 because flap codes refer to the...

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April 5, 2010
Coding Challenge / ICD-10 / ICD-9

Coding Generalized Bronchitis? Prepare for Denials

Relying on the physician’s encounter form could be a big mistake.

Question: I used 491.9 to report a patient’s bronchitis, but the payer denied my claim and requested additional information. What was wrong?

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Answer: Your claim may have...

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March 23, 2010