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    Wiki Can I charge 64425 done by an anesthesiologist?

    Yes, and the block needs 59 modifier and laterality modifiers. The block note needs to indicate the block was requested by the surgeon, as surgeons usually perform this service. The diagnosis for the block should be G89.18. Please see page 495 in the 2025 CPT manual for a chart that indicates...
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    Wiki Denial for Z12.11 code

    Z12.11, is the encounter code for screening colonoscopy, so it is 100% acceptable as the first diagnosis. The ICD-10 manual does not states this at all regarding this code. UPD appears next to diagnosis codes considered unacceptable primary diagnosis. Z12.11 does not have UPD next to it. It...
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    Wiki PENG-Nerve block what is correct code for 2024? 64999 or 64447/64450

    Use 64473, 64474 for IPACK or PENG blocks.
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    Wiki What coding certification would you recommend.

    I strongly suggest getting additional certifications only if you need to. More certifications is not as important as experience, which you're getting now. Stay there as long as you can to get rid of your A. I'm sorry you have what appears to be a toxic manager. If possible, maybe see if you...
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    Wiki Denial for Z12.11 code

    If the reason for the colonoscopy was a screening, Z12.11 should be listed first. Z12.11 is an encounter for a screening colonoscopy, however, I would need to see the documentation to be sure Z12.11 is appropriate. Listing the finding(s) following Z12.11 is correct. I checked the ICD-10...
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    Wiki Dx code question

    I suggest looking at "other placental disorders".
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    Wiki Average Coding per Day

    That's a difficult one to answer. My first coding position required us to only enter ASA codes into a billing system (no CPT), and I was only able to code about 50 per day from handwritten 3 page anesthesia records. We also entered providers, their start/stop times & other information. Now...
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    Wiki Pain vs Injury primary dx code

    You need to follow the ICD-10 guidelines.
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    Wiki 2025 New CPT codes for Fascial Plane Blocks

    The popliteal block targets the sciatic nerve, (64445 or 64446) and the adductor canal block targets the femoral nerve {64447 or 64448). These blocks are referred to by their approach but should be referred to by the nerves they target to avoid confusion.
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    Wiki PENG-Nerve block what is correct code for 2024? 64999 or 64447/64450

    PENG = 64999 If performed by anesthesia provider. If performed by surgeon, it's not separately billable. 64999, when performed by an anesthesia provider for post-op pain management, should be billed with 59, LT or RT. If ultrasound is used, bill 76942-26. In 2025, we should be provided with a...
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    Wiki CPC exam help

    The CPC exam is all about knowing how to use the guidelines. Learn how to find and use them, and you'll be fine. For example, you can use your knowledge of the guidelines to use the process of elimination.
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    Wiki 00813/PT

    PT is not appended to 00813 for any insurance that I am aware of.
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    Wiki Anesthesia for Colonoscopy

    You need to check each insurance's guidelines regarding coding colonoscopies, and put all that information into a spreadsheet to reference.
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    Wiki Aetna not paying Complex Skin Repairs

    My apology. I reversed the numbers to 11042.
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    Wiki Aetna not paying Complex Skin Repairs

    Please refer to page 95 of the 2024 CPT manual. Per the Complex repair description, it includes debridement as necessary preparation for closure.
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