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PPSpraveen2022 posted the thread Wiki What coding certification would you recommend. in Medical Coding General Discussion.I'm currently employed. Got 645hrs of training before getting my CPC-A. I've been in my role as a hospitalist coder for 7 months, so still a bit away from removing my apprentice designation. Overall happy with my position, but AAPC is putting...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Coding Inquiry for Procedure with No Pathology Found.For this scenario, using an unlisted procedure code (like 28899) might be your best option since nothing was removed or treated, so 28080 doesn’t apply. Be sure to include a detailed explanation of the procedure when submitting the claim. If...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki What strategies do you use to code more efficiently?.One way to code more efficiently is to use tools that combine coding guidelines, payer policies and quick code lookup features all in one place like https://codebooks.rapidclaims.ai/ .These kinds of resources can save a lot of time when you’re...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Humana Mcr Diagnosis code issue.This happens sometimes with Humana because they may want a more specific diagnosis to justify pathology. If the procedure shows no findings and you stick with symptom codes, they might deny the pathology claim since there is no definitive reason...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Vitamin B12 and folate injections.If you’re offering B12 and Folate injections in your practice, here's a quick guide to billing: Injection Codes: B12 Injection: J3420 (1000 mcg) Folate Injection: J0055 (1 mg) Office Visit: Bill the E/M code (e.g., 99212) for the office visit...
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PPSpraveen2022 reacted to mcardinal1030@gmail.com's post in the thread Wiki 90792 + 90833 Illinois with
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Hi Everyone, I am in Illinois billing/coding for a BH practice. I have a therapist that is using these two codes together but we had to explain that it isn’t a compatible add-on code. I explained that the only add-on that want can be use is the... -
PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki wireless.For an MRI breast with a wireless marker placement, you would typically use the CPT code for breast MRI in addition to a code that describes the placement of the marker, depending on the specific procedure and any additional services performed...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Can you bill 97129 and 92507 together..Yes, you can bill 97129 (Therapeutic intervention that requires the application of highly specialized knowledge and skills) and 92507 (Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder) together, but it is...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Is there a code for the opposite of DNR?.There isn’t a specific ICD-10 code for "full code" like there is for DNR , which is covered by Z66. However, a patient's desire for full resuscitation or full code status is typically documented in the medical record, but it is not usually...
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PPSpraveen2022 replied to the thread Wiki Best EMR/EHR System Behavior Health/MAT.CodeBooks can be a valuable tool for practices in these fields. While CodeBooks is not an EMR/EHR platform itself, it can assist with accurate ICD-10 and CPT code lookups, which are essential for billing and coding mental health and substance...