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    Wiki AAPC Coder Vs. Supercoder Coder

    Anyone have experience using both? I finished the trial for each of them and I am leaning towards Supercoder. I love their question and answers and their newsletters/articles that I think AAPC is missing. Anyone have any thoughts on this? AAPC is cheaper, but I think Supercoder is better...
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    Wiki Breast Buds

    What other code does everyone else use for P96.89 for New Born Breast buds? P96.89 "Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period" and ??? Thank you.
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    Wiki ALIF and XLIF - same date, two different incisions.

    If my surgeon does an ALIF at L1/2 and an XLIF at L3/4, how do I code the 22558 with the same diagnosis? 22558 and 22558-59 (XS)? Same surgery, two different incisions.
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    Wiki Super Coder vs AAPC

    Hello, Has anyone used the SuperCoder or AAPC websites for their coding? I mean the Encoders? I just got the Super Coder free trial and I was surprised by how much I liked it. Any thoughts on value and overall experience with either website? Thanks, Christopher
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    Wiki Abuse Codes

    Hello, I am mental not able to handle the abuse codes. For some reason they are driving me mad! I can't make heads or tails what I am sure is a very simple explanation. I am hoping someone has a link or a tip that will help me. Is this correct? Abuse VICTIM CONFIRMED - T74 Abuse VICTIM...
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    Wiki Cemc

    I am taking my CEMC certification next Saturday (12-13-2014) Any thoughts on what my second resource should be? Any one area to really focus on? I'm pretty confident, now I just want to nit-pick some skills and areas. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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    Wiki Exam 2 questions

    Hello - Is the information on the general multi-system exam worksheet set in stone? Meaning, the information that it allows for counts and anything else does not count? Example: Vital Signs: ?*Temperature: Reviewed. ?*RR: Reviewed. ?*PR: Reviewed. ?*Blood pressure: Reviewed. General...
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    Wiki 97 Abdomen Exam

    Hello - I am studying the exam portion of the online E&M. There is one question I am having. The seminar states that most payers will let you choose either a Body Area or Organ system but not both in the exam. I'm fine with that. But there is one example that I know needs to be counted...
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    Wiki Exam

    Do anyone know of any classes or books that relate only to the study of the exam of a note? I have the AAPC study guide and bought the online class. I am very comfortable with the rest of the topics, but I'd really like to learn more about a few questions I still have on the exam. I can't find...
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    Wiki Immunization Clinic

    I was asked to look into the financial aspect of starting an Immunization Clinic. Finding the RVU's for the administration part is easy and finding the prices of the vaccine was easy using the CDC website...
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    Wiki HIPPA and ICD-10

    I am reading the Coding institute number 4, April 2014 and there is a question I can't seem to understand no matter how many times I read it out loud. Anyone have any other way to describe this. page 27 1. Will we have to change our notice of privacy practices? Answer: Only if you have...
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    Wiki E-Codes

    Hello - 1- Will someone please confirm how I am coding? I seem to have stirred up a hornets nest and want to make sure before "going to war," that I am correct or do I need to surrender. I have two questions. I have providers who are coding E-Codes in my view as incorrectly. The E-codes in...
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    Wiki Usa jobs

    Hello - For those looking for a job, I always check for overseas opportunities with the department of defense in coding. I just checked their website and they have over 100 coding positions open across the world. Go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ Type in "coding" under the search. Make sure...
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    Wiki Long Term Use V-codes

    Good Morning - To use long term use of a substance, does the provider have to state any type of correlation to any condition? Provider notes "use of Ambien for last 10 years." No correlation or problem was address because of the long term use. But the patient does have a current diagnosis of...
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    Wiki no fracture vs "healed" fracture

    I'm not confident on my diagnosis for this patient. Patient states he fractured his distal ulnar in Nov 2013. Patient is not being seen for any pain related to the fracture and the CC is "follow up." The provider did a musculoskeletal exam and found no pain, no swelling, and no palpitation...
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    Wiki Smallpox screening

    Good Afternoon - I am looking for an ICD9 code for "clearance to receive smallpox immunization." I don't think V73.1 or V04.1. Maybe V68.89? Any ideas? Thank you
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    Wiki Psyc Exam

    Can someone tell me how "Description of Association," fits into the exam? I asked a few providers and they would have tagged this in Desctription of Abnormal/Psychotic Thoughts. I don't think that is it because they are seperate. Anyone have something I can read or learn what I am looking...
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    Wiki Witness Fee

    Good Morning, I am curious, has anyone ever been suspended into a medical malpractice suit and criminal suit? I was and the attorney is calling asking what my professional fee is. I have no idea at all what to say. I am perfectly happy doing it for free - it's coding….which I love. He said he...
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    Wiki Viral Syndrome with Xanthan

    Has anyone heard of this condition? All I can come up with an online search is this is a power made from corn that is used in ice cream, gum, and a number of other things. Provider mentions nothing of an allergic reaction to what I thought was maybe an allergic reaction. Chief Complaint is...
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    Wiki ER E&M Flow Sheet

    Does anyone have a link to a good E&M flow sheet for the Emergency Room?
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    Wiki Saline Inhalation

    For a saline nebulizer used in the ED can I code J7040 even though that says infusion? If not, how about A4217. Is there a better saline drug code when used through DME? Thank you, Christopher
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    Wiki Kicked a dog

    I have an ED patient who presents with foot pain after kicking a dog. I have looked at many E codes and I can't find any that I really like. E917 series I don't think works out. E019 series I don't think works out because this wasn't animal care. - maybe E019.9 but to me that reads animal...
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    Wiki Achilles Tendon Rupture - indications for surgery

    I am working through the Study Guide for the CSFAC. I guess I have been coding wrong, or I don't understand what they are asking..or something. In this case, this is the indications for surgery being done that day. The case study for indications for surgery are as follows: "The patient...
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    Wiki Sleep Clinic no doctor patient contact

    I am trying to see if a there is a code I can capture that would allow me to code for records review prior to seeing a patient. Patients comes in as a group for a group clinic with a tech. - Ok with this. During the group, patient's answer questions, fill out questionaire - ok with this After...
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    Wiki test taken

    I took my test this past saturday, I was told I could find out my results in a few days online. Does anyone know where I should be looking for this information when it does post? Thank you Christopher
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    Wiki Neurosurgery Certification

    I have searched the internet for a class on Neurosurgery Certification. Is there no real monster like that out there? I see there isn't even a specific forum on the AAPC website, and a neurosurgery coding certificate is not on the options listed by the AAPC. Surely, there has to be something...
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