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CPT 2010 Update: Urogynecology Coding

Remember, supervision requirements still apply to new codes. CPT 2010 brings some big changes to urogynecology coding. Your urodynamics coding — and income — changes drastically as of Jan. 1. Get to Know These 3 New Complex Cystometrogram Codes You will have three new urodynamics codes to learn starting Jan. 1. CPT 2010 adds the following codes: • 51727 — Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated [...] Related articles:

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  2. Keep All the Urodynamics Codes Straight With This Handy Cheat SheetKnowing the differences between the tests is your key to...
  3. 3 Mythbusters Overcome Your Urogynecology Bladder Scan Coding Troubles Uncover how you can bill a distinct E/M visit...

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January 5, 2010
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Service Doesn’t Meet Incident-To Rules? Report Under NPP’s NPI

Heads up: These vaccine admin codes are excluded from incident-to requirements. Incident-to rules don’t always apply to diagnostic services, but many medical practices aren’t aware of that. And based on a new wave of scrutiny directed toward incident-to claims, you should know physician supervision rules inside and out. A recent audit from the HHS Office of the Inspector [...] Related articles:

  1. Nonphysician Providers and Incident-To: Your Coding Questions AnsweredHere’s why you should keep your physicians’ work schedules on...
  2. Use This Incident-To Checklist to Breathe Easy During an Audit You don’t need to second-guess the way you bill...
  3. 5 Rules Pinpoint Date of Service for Laboratory ClaimsTip 3: Here’s DOS advice for archived samples. You can’t...

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October 20, 2009