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CrossRef, 100% Lay Terms, Illustrations Are Coming Soon

Denials for mismatched CPT and ICD-9 codes cost practices thousands of dollars every year. SuperCoder.com will soon help you ensure your links are correct helping you further reduce your denials rate. Plus, more code details and pictures will improve y...

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October 21, 2010
Coding Challenge

Ophthalmology Coding Challenge: Flashers & Floaters

How’s Your EO Coding & Billing? Test Yourself With This Scenario. Question: A patient reports flashes and floaters but the ophthalmologist does not find evidence of retinal pathology on routine ophthalmoscopy. Are we justified in billing for extended ophthalmoscopy (EO)? Answer: If the ophthalmoscopy is a routine part of a patient’s eye exam, do not [...] Related articles:

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January 24, 2010