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Capture Chronic Conditions in the Outpatient Setting With Confidence

Know when to assign diagnosis codes for chronic conditions. While assigning diagnosis codes for chronic conditions may seem straightforward, some confusion remains regarding which conditions should be coded in the outpatient setting. Medical coders are responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM codes for all diagnoses made by a healthcare professional that affect the patient’s care. These codes […]

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Dx rule in Inpatient setting pro fee

Hello, I would greatly appreciate your expertise in the following scenario that leads to the general question ‘Do we code the condition as it still exists or a history of the condition when MD write Progress Notes during multiple subsequent visits and the surgery was already done on day #1?"
Example, A/P day 3 etc "Female with SAH (hemorrhage) on 3/10 due to Right PCoA aneurysm, s/post balloon-assisted coiling on 3/11. Vasospasm treated with IA Verapamil 3/15, 3/18. Stable neuro exam
– Vasospasm watch
– TCD today
-Plan for cerebral Ag Thursday
-Following"
Do we still code I60.31- aneurysm w/hemorrhage and Z98.890- post procedural state even though it’s been operated and no hemorrhage exists OR we code History of hemorrhage + Z98.890?
Thank you very much.

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Coding for Vitrectomy and Cataract in the same setting

If I’m billing Medicare, How would I code these 2 services for coverage? The DX code for the cataract SX (66984) is H25.811 and for the Vit (67042) I have DX code H35.371.
Medicare denied me on this claim, I was wondering if I needed to add a modifier 51 to get paid for these services that were done on the same DOS.

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Employment Opportunities Without Healthcare Setting Experience

Hello. I’m feeling frustrated and thought I’d reach out.

I have a 2 year degree, CCA certification, and CPC-A certification. I’m located just north of the twin cities metro area (MN). I’ve applied for every coding position I come across. I don’t even get a call back for a telephone interview. Many times I get an e-mailed response stating that they require 2 years of healthcare office experience. I’ve been applying and networking and giving it my all – but I’m feeling defeated. I’ve looked into the Project Xtern opportunities, however, none of them are in my metro area. I’m not sure where to go from here. Any feedback / suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you~

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CPT 96365 and 96367 in Outpatient Hospital Setting

Hello all. I’m wondering if anyone can help.

I’m auditing an outpatient UB that has 96365 on 10/9/18 and 96367 on 10/10/18. I’m new to Outpatient coding and was wondering if billing these on different dates of service is allowed. The itemized bill does not have times or anything like that attached. If it is or is not allowed, can you please let me know what source you used and possibly the URL? I have to be able to defend my audits.

Thanks!
Yvonne

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Midlevel Billing Commercial Payers in Hospital Setting

How does your practice bill for midlevels in the hospital setting for commercial payers that want claims billed under the supervising physician? Since incident-to does not apply to hospital setting, is it appropriate to bill under the supervising physician if split/shared visit is NOT performed and the doctor is not physically present at the hospital? The PAs/NPs are employed by us, not the hospital.

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