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    I had the wrong codes

    I had the wrong codes
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    Wiki 96365

    My doctor who is a Cardiologists and wants to bill a 96365, this was done at the hospital. He supervised the nurse to give the injection, I can not remember the drug but I think it was sotalol. I know the hospital will bill for the drug, The 96365 has to be supervised and he was present. It...
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    Wiki limited echo with contrast

    We read a limited echo with contrast in the hospital. No doppler. will 93352 cover this? Thanks Sandy
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    Wiki Help please! Stress Echo

    i would have done the same.
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    Wiki Denials with 99222/99223

    We spoke with Blue Cross Commerical this week and they want the same codes that they used last year. 99252-99255 for inpt and then 99243-99245 for outpt. It has been a struggle this year getting claims paid with the new changes etc. Blue Medicare follows Medicare guidelines.
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    Wiki UHC denials on Inpatient Consultations

    We are having this issue also, we are billing a 99221-99223 for consultations, we have always used these codes, now we can use them for outpt as well as for inpt. HOWEVER, we are getting denials from some insurance companies stating that the code has already been used/only one can be used per...
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    Wiki Observation POS

    we are billing a 99244/99245 for observation consultations for blue cross. They do not want the 99254 even though it is for both in and out patient. We spoke with a representative to confirm this.
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    Wiki Need CPT for lateral retinaculum repair

    if it were me, I would have to use 27405. the other codes are for reconstruction. I would like more people to give their opinion.
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    Wiki Anestheisa for 27096; What code do you use?

    i would have picked the same code if it is for closed and the 01170 for open but I am a newbie.
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    Wiki Struggling to get a medical coding position for the last 9 months!

    I am struggling also, applied to many places and nothing, I even have years of experience in coding and billing. It is discouraging. I guess we keep up with our CEU'S and keep looking.
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    Wiki Free CEU opportunity for the Pathology Specialty

    I am interested, I sent you an e-mail. Thank you.
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    Wiki Pacemaker diagnosis

    If you are not sure about payable dx codes go to First Coast and look at the LCD'S. for the code you are wanting diagnosis for. I do not use CHF for pacemakers.
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