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    Wiki Pro fee coder?

    @ChrisZim, thank you for that- finally someone who gives a clear explanation. :)
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    Wiki Am I coding inpatient or outpatient?

    I am having the hardest time understanding where Pro Fee coding is used. I've been told it's used in both inpatient and out. I read many different definitions of it. Can someone provide accurate information/website. I've been turned down by many employers because I don't have "profee"coding...
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    Wiki Documentation requirements

    @ csperoni does this apply to ED coding as well, I really struggle with this. I see so many incorrect Dx codes and my Manager tells us to code as is and I done agree with that
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    Wiki Incomplete Bladder Emptying

    I have this same question? I wasn't sure what the difference was between R39.11- hesitancy of micturition and R33.8 Other retention?
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    Wiki Can a Medical Coder change a Dx or procedure code that Dr selected

    Is a facility out patient coder allowed to correct a final Dx from physician if it coincides with the imaging Dx For Ex. S62.610A displaced of proximal phalanx right ring instead of S66.604A unspecified finger?
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    Wiki Benign colonic mucosa diagnosis

    I agree with Thomas , but what do we code for that same benign mucosa dx when it is not a polyp?. Do we use k63.89, or k63.9 or just code the symptoms?
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    Wiki Positive Cologuard 1.5 yrs ago with no follow-up, Colonoscopy today

    @jfolz I have the exact same problem they put screening on every single case and I don't feel comfortable coding as such when it's obvious that it is diagnostic. I was told to code it the same way as z12.11 primary and the R19.5 as secondary. So how do we decipher what to code is it our...
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    Wiki Colonoscopy Question

    I have a different situation. I work at a hospital and code endocopies from the surgery center facility. my question is from the H&P stand point from the gastro office visit. when the H&P suggests a diagnostic colonoscopy dues to obvious reason of pain , rectal bleed on a MCR patient who hasn't...
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    Wiki EPIC Questions

    Hi Kelly Our Hospital is currently training for EPIC and 3m. I code outpatient encounters and while in a quick tutorial ( we haven't had our official training yet), they mention simple coding. Can you explain what that is exactly. I'm pretty nervous and excited at same time and wondering if...
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    Wiki Colon Polyps New Excludes 1 Note

    I have the same question, I wonder is this a mistake. Im surprised this was not been addressed in the in the CM updates. I have been keeping both for now until I hear different. It clearly states under tips that k63.5 is used when Hyperplastic polyp is documented so it's bit confusing
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    Wiki Adding Screens to surveillance exams?

    colonoscopy surveillance and z09 Hi all, I'm new to this posting thing, and I know I saw this subject somewhere but couldn't pull it up, so I'm starting a new one in hopes of getting some input. I just started coding Endoscopies for a hospital and this subject comes up so many times. I still...
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    Wiki Postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery

    Postpartum hemorrhage after delivery 3 day out Hi, I have a different situtation. I was wondering what Dx code anyone would use for Postpartum hemorhage 3 days after delivery. Would it still be appropriate to use the O code?
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    Wiki AC Separation/Dislocation/Subluxation

    AC joint Omg, I was just going to post the same question. I am right there with you guys, it is so very confusing. Thank you Pechacek, for that very detailed explanation- I'm writing this down in my book :)
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    Wiki Egd

    Hello, I'm hoping I can get some opinions on this. How would you code for benign gastric mucosa from pathology on and EGD Op report: Indication : heartburn R12 Findings before pathology: normal mucosa on stomach and esophagus, but a sample was taken and sent to pathology Pathology: Benign...
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    Wiki use of X modifiers with GI procedures

    XU We us them for MCR patients only
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