I recently came across a chart where the doctor wrote this code 3 times because he was going to treat several fingers on the same hand. I think it should only be listed once and the CPT code would reflect the multiple sites. I thought this because the diagnosis code covers the whole hand so there only needs to be 1 code. Any clarification would be great.
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Finding a job once I’m certified
I am currently taking the online CPC course. I’m starting to get really nervous about finding a job once I am certified. I need to do remote work due to having young kids both with medical problems. I am going to do the practicode once I pass my CPC exam. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Once Read, Imaging Studies Can’t Be Re-Billed
Question: Can a physicians code separately for reading X-rays or imaging studies taken elsewhere? For instance, could we report the appropriate X-ray CPT® code with modifier 26 Professional component attached? Answer: If another provider (e.g., hospital radiologist) previously read/interpreted the image, and has issued a report, your physician cannot separately code or be paid for […]
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