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    Wiki Spine Procedures Cheat Sheet

    I am searching for downloadable or printable spine procedure cheat sheet. I review operative reports for an insurance company and it would be nice to have some form of cheat sheet. For instance if a patient is having PILF what codes would be used. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Wiki IVUS help

    Hi I have been coding cardiology for 20+ years. According to Dr. Z it is appropriate to report IVUS for sizing. I hope this helps.
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    Wiki Lower extremity stenting

    Hi, I have been a cardiology coder for years. If the patient has had a CT of lower extremities, then 75716 would bundle into 37221 therefore it is not reportable. Also, you would not need a modifier 59 however you may need lateral modifier depending on the payer. Also be careful that it is...
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    Wiki Remote Medical Coding Position

    Hi, I work for Optum and we are looking for coders. Please email me at masonpamela0@gmail.com. I can send you a referral and you can apply for the job.
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    Wiki Dialysis face to face visits

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...pdf/esrd.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2yM9rce0H-sXdlY7skH_7l I found this and maybe it will help you as well.
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    Wiki Atherectomy along with Intra-arterial nitroglycerin injection

    Would it be appropriate to bill 96373 with 37229?
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