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    Wiki CPB Exam Passing Score?

    I just took the CPB exam this morning and am wondering if anyone knows what the required passing score is? I've searched everywhere on the site and can't find any information. Thanks! Teresa
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    Wiki Billing DME

    Hi. I currently bill for an Internal Medicine clinic and am taking on a Podiatrist (which I have never done before) soon. Really, the only concern I have is billing DME. When the physician does something like casting or strapping or orders Diabetic Shoes for a patient, do I bill those codes...
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    Wiki Holter Monitor D

    Can someone please tell me if when billing a Holter Monitor, which is put on on one day, then removed the next day, billed with a 93224, is the date of service the date the monitor was put on or the date it was removed? Thank you, Teresa
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    Wiki G0402 and EKG with E/M Svc

    My Dr. performed a separately identifiable E/M service, did the EKG for HTN and an aortic aneurysm, gave a flu injection and did the G0402. Do I have to bill the EKG as a G0403 just because it was done on the same day, even though it wasn't part of the screening? Thanks, Teresa
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    Wiki 99239 for date that the patient passed away?

    I'm curious as to whether I am supposed to report a 99239 discharge for a patient that passed away or do I just leave the admit 99223 AI then the 99232 for the previous day? :confused: Thank you, Teresa
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    Wiki LMRP for 99406 and 99407

    Can anyone help me with the LMRP requirements for filing the 99406 and 99407 Smoking Cessation? What DX codes meet medical necessity? Thank you, Teresa
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    Wiki CO 16 Denial

    Can someone please tell me what exactly MC is looking for when they deny a claim with a CO-16 denial code? I've had a few come back today and I have no idea what they want in order to get these claims paid. Thank you, Teresa
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    Wiki 90471 Denial

    Is there a modifier that I need to add in order to get a 90471 paid in addition to a flu shot and a pneumovax? I got this denial on the admin code even though they paid the actual flu and pneumo codes. "This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and...
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    Wiki G0812 dates to report?

    When billing G0182 for care plan oversight for a hospice patient, the certification period is from 06/26/2011 to 08/24/2011. What dates do I use on the claim? Do I use a G0182 for each 30 days during this time span from June to August? Do I also apply a GV modifier? Thank you, Teresa M...
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    Wiki 99219 and 99217

    Can anyone please give me some advice on billing 99219 and 99217? The ins paid the 99219 but denied the 99217 with the explanation of "This procedure code represents services integral to the more complex primary procedure sumitted on this claim." (meaning the 99219.) Is it a waste of time to...
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    Wiki "Steal Syndrome"

    Does anyone know what ICD 9 code to use for a DX of "Steal Syndrome" in the left hand due to an AV fistula? All I can find reference to is the Subclavian artery, which isn't correct. Thank you, Teresa M. Pearce, CPC
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