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    Wiki changing 76805 to 76815

    Thank you both so much! You answered my question exactly as I had expected. And I appreciate you both answering back so quickly.
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    Wiki changing 76805 to 76815

    Thank you for responding back. I might not have used a good example but I was really concerned about changing the ultrasound codes. The ultrasounds are really getting denied because of it not being medical necessity. But the provider stills orders them regardless. But for another example...
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    Wiki changing 76805 to 76815

    Debating Question and concern about changed a OB ultrasound code from a Full to limited for INS to pay. example only: Provider sees an OB patient at 22 weeks and he is doing a FULL (76805) ultrasound for basic anatomy screening with no problems. The ins will only pay for one FULL OB...
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    Wiki Exploratory laparotomy with takedown of mesh closure of a colon wall injury or colotomy and evacuation of intraabdominal abscess

    Any help billing this procedure would be greatly appreciated. NAME OF OPERATION OR PROCEDURE: Exploratory laparotomy with takedown of mesh closure of a colon wall injury or colotomy and evacuation of intraabdominal abscess. INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: This is a 64-year-old white female...
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    Wiki Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia and umbilical hernia, same time

    My provider did Laparoscopic repair of a Right upper quadrant incisional hernia and Laparoscopic repair of incarcerated umbilical hernia at the same time. Can I code for both laparoscopic codes (49655 & 49653) or just use one these codes? I'm a little confused because my first thought would...
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    Wiki Removal of presteral peritoneal cath

    I coded for removal of peritoneal dialysis catheter 49422. My provider removed the presternal cath at the same time. He thinks there should be another code to bill with the 49422 or is it included? I know there is an add-on code for when you insert the PD cath with the presteral cath, so that...
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    Wiki 59430 billed with an inpatient place of service

    I do have another question that I need some clarification on. We have an OB physician that will cover the weekend shift that is not in our practice. He will only delivery the baby. So I split bill the AP & PP office visits. I normally use the 59430 for the first PP visit when the mom...
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