Search results

  1. I

    Wiki Any Radiology Coders that can answer this modifier question

    I have coded radiology and have never used modifier -59 to override and NCCI Edit. One of my coders using Codify to scrub the claim and check for NCCI edits used modifier -59. 73502-TC and 72170-59-TC is the way she coded. When you run this thru Codify Scrubber it does state a modifier is...
  2. I

    Wiki Coding R03.0

    Hi and thank you for the replies in advance. I am looking for written information about coding R03.0 elevated BP reading without a diagnosis of HTN. There is a coder that wants to code R03.0 from a statement similar to this Vitals: Blood Pressure 142/92 may be related to the patients illness...
  3. I

    Wiki Sample Documentation for Common OV/UC visits

    Hello, I am looking for Sample documentation for common office/urgent care procedures. The EMR that is used is pretty good but has to be programed with macros and right now those macros are lacking. There is an option for free texting but the providers have no clue what to free text. I have...
  4. I

    Wiki Sample Documentation for Office/UC common procedures

    Hello, I am looking for Sample documentation for common office/urgent care procedures. The EMR that is used is pretty good but has to be programed with macros and right now those macros are lacking. There is an option for free texting but the providers have no clue what to free text. I have...
  5. I

    Wiki Date of Service

    Can someone point me to where i can find the definition of DATE OF SERVICE I know it has to be defined somewhere but have yet to find it in ICD book, CPT, or CMS. Maybe I have just overlooked it but I really need an official definition. Thanks in advance
  6. I

    Wiki Physical Exam

    Hi guys, Hoping someone can point me to the right place. Our providers do not think they have to perform their on PE's. I know I have read this and was taught in school that MA's and others can take the HPI, PFSH, and even the ROS but the Provider actually has to do the PE. Can someone please...
  7. I

    Wiki Plantar fasciitis

    Hello, Hoping someone can help me with this. We have a chart that the provider did a plantar fascia injection on. In the chart it states foot pain, and worse when walking, then in the progress notes it states "still has mix cramps L foot --ttp over her L facia anterior" can I code plantar...
  8. I

    Wiki What is my liability

    I recently started a new position in a medical office, but not specifically as the coder or biller and not sure what my exact title is. Anyway, the office uses superbills (charge sheets) and I do get those together and fax the off. Sometimes I do have to pull charts and being a coder I have...
  9. I

    Wiki Level one F/U

    Question. has anyone billed a level 1 office visit with a Tens F/U. Do I need a -25 modifer? This is for a pain clinic and pt is MCare. This is what it would look like 99211 (25) E0730 Pt is not seen by MD or NP for the Tens F/U. Thanks in advance for the replys. Stacy
  10. I

    Wiki Infusion/Hydration/Injections

    Is there anyone out there that can help me this type of coding? if so you can email me at ivorytofu@hotmail.com with the Title in the Subject line. All help is appreciated and welcomed. thanks
  11. I

    Wiki ED Coding ICD-9

    Hi, I was hoping someone could help me. I am looking for a webinar course for ICD-9 coding for the ED. I found one at Coding Metrix but they have discontinued that one. Has anyone on here taken or ran across one of these lately. I am having difficulty in finding much of anything to do with ED...
  12. I

    Wiki need CPT Help..Please

    avulsion toe nail. digital block...then hemostats were used to place the avulsed nail, back into the nail matrix, a cautery was used to drill a hole in the nail, a pressure dressing was applied. This is the procedure that was done. what CPT code do I use? Thank you
  13. I

    Wiki Online Coding "Book"

    Hi, Does anyone know of any other online coding "books" besides Encoder but are similar? Any web based or downloadable program information is appreciated. Thanks, Anastacia Sims, CPC
Top