Hello all, I would realllyyy like to be able to have a experienced ENT coder to network with or several. I have a few questions regarding when you can code a diagnostic scope with open procedures?
I understand the concept of the provider using a scope to survey to area prior to a procedure is included in the procedure. I work for pediatric ENT docs. They are constantly billing for scopes that are being denied as inclusive.
I would like to know, when do I know that they are assessing the field to determine to perform the open procedure?

Do I look for documentation such as "we determined we would go ahead with XYZ"

Thank you so much for any assistance

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