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    Wiki Where is the AAPC in all that Love and union for discission making these discussions; I'm probably a jerk have my feedback but to just shut up here.

    I'm going to post here.
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    Wiki Pathologist Presentation (Coder has a question about the pathology report and the pathologist will help)

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-6tpjIjEtyUawm-oPDebs4R-36T1eIW Super gracious and courteous of Colorado Springs, CO for hosting this presentation because on 3/19/2024 Pathologist, Dr. Dianne Kendall is doing a “meet with the coders”. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!! 3/19/2024 at 6 PM MST...
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    Wiki FREE 2 CEU'S ~ Taking the Mystery Out of the Neoplasm Table Version 2

    Hello Everyone, Super Excited to share that the City of Palms AAPC Chapter is allowing me to present to their chapter again. Oh, My Goodness I am so giddy, they are so extremely kind with their hospitality allowing me to share this presentation that they are hosting. I presented Version 1...
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    Wiki Free CEU Pathology Opportunity

    Quick Reminder: I am presenting on the Neoplasm Table 9/26/2023 worth 1.5 CEU's at 5:30 PM CST; You need to pre-register to my chapter at brainerdaapcchapter@gmail.com and provide your name, AAPC #, email address, and chapter affiliation and the link will be sent to you to attend this exciting...
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    SHARING ~ Important Upcoming Excludes 1 versus Excludes 2 Pathology Changes starting 10/1/2023 for D12.x, K63.5, K51.40 (with details)

    Hello and Good Evening Pathology Colleagues, I stumbled upon this change today and felt it warranted a post or "shout out" to other pathology coders that code these coding scenarios. I have exciting news to share with you if you haven't seen this yet! They updated the Excludes 1 edit on some...
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    Wiki Presentation on Neoplasm Table Woes

    Hello Pathology Colleagues, I am busy presenting pathology presentations. I have one for 9/19 for Fort Worth, TX (2 CEUs) and one for Kalispell, MT on 9/21 (1 CEUs) that you may want to research their chapters if you are interested in attending?? I also have a presentation on the Neoplasm Table...
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    Wiki Looking for help to lean on in pathology?

    My, pathology colleagues and dear friends and I have just created a pathology FB page this evening, We are such pathology nerds and just want to help everyone with pathology coding. If you would like to participate it is called "Pathology Across the World",
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    Wiki Coding Woes (someone questioning your coding concerns)

    Hi fellow pathology coders, I received a request on Messenger earlier today for coding assistance. The folks reviewing the coding did not agree with this coder's CPT assignment and simply asked my opinion. I am not mentioning any names but sharing the information. As a pathology coder being...
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    Wiki Should there be a Designated Certification for a Specialty Pathology Coder?

    This is my first time doing a poll so I am hopeful that I am doing this correctly. Hi, I became a coder back in 2012. I was hired to code anesthesia also in 2013 and was expected to receive the CANPC certification. Which I did. There was no designation for my first specialty which is...
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    Wiki Free CEU opportunity for the Pathology Specialty

    Hi Colleagues, Good evening, I am going to be presenting a hands on interactive virtual presentation "101 Pathology in both Surgical Pathology with some Cytology" to my local chapter on 4/4/2023 at 5:30 PM CST worth 1.5 CEUs and I would like to invite you to attend if you are interested please...
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    Wiki Let's chat about TCC (Transitional Cell Carcinoma)

    Hi AAPC Colleagues, I do have a question and was hopeful for some insight please. What are you using for a diagnosis code(s) when you receive a lab requisition for TCC (transitional cell carcinoma); the site was not specified? I am seeing C64.x, C65.x, C66.x, C67.x, C68.x assigned but (as a...
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    Wiki Radical Nephrectomy discussion

    Hi, I have a few questions I'd like to ask please. How many of my pathology colleagues see this type of coding scenario? If so, how are you billing this type of scenario out? Radical Nephrectomy with 88307 (SOLO??) Did you capture the adrenal gland if it was mentioned within the pathology...
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    Wiki Pathology Ideas for Future Virtual Pathology Webinar

    Hi Good Evening Pathology Colleagues, Tonight, I had the sincere opportunity to present my "101 to Cytology" presentation hybrid style and had such a wonderful time. A personal thank you to all those that could join the presentation this evening ~ it is very much appreciated. With 2023 on the...
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    Wiki Let's chat on N80 okay

    Hi, do your pathologists know of the 130+ new endometriosis codes starting 10/1/2022? I am completely betting not ~ my pathology teams are usually in the midst of this but when I asked my favorite pathologist (medical director) late Wednesday if she was aware of this, she wasn't so I am clearly...
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    Wiki Help with hematuria

    Hi, I am curious on how others code "red blood cells" on a urinalysis for review for cytology. Let me just randomly throw out an example off the top of my head for my question. Gross: Received 40 mls of tinged yellow urine in a sterile container labeled xxxxpatient; xxxxdate; for...
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    Wiki Cytology 101 "Hands on Training Course" being provided virtually 11/10/2022

    Hi Fellow Pathology Colleagues, I am unsure if anyone is struggling in this area of cytology CPT and diagnosis assignment or not and may benefit from this type of event? I have personally replied to a few questions recently and wanted to share this on our forum this evening. Only mock created...
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    Wiki Fine Needle Aspiration performed by the Pathologist versus a cytotechnician

    Good evening, Pathology Colleagues, What a fantastic week so far! I will be completely honest and share that I have seen a few new things I am not acclimated with and was hopeful with your help (my colleagues) that you may offer some advice please. I have a few questions regarding an "in house"...
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    Wiki Bone Marrow Biopsy help requested please

    Hi, I am going to post this twice (here and in the pathology forum). I would appreciate any insight that anyone is experiencing with this please. Is anyone else receiving (how do I state this - except possibly obnoxious denials) with their Bone Marrow biopsies? Medica has been filling up the...
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    Wiki Bone Marrow Biopsy - denials

    Hi, I am going to post this twice (here and in the billing/reimbursement forum). I would appreciate any insight that anyone is experiencing with this please. Is anyone else receiving (how do I state this - except possibly obnoxious denials) with their Bone Marrow biopsies? Medica has been...
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    Wiki "In House" pathology guidelines

    Hi, I have a general question regarding pathology I would like to ask, and I was hopeful my AAPC pathology colleagues would have some insight to offer on my findings please. As I become acclimated in my new pathology role, I have had the opportunity to come across a few coding scenarios and...
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    Wiki Billing radiology charge with pathology charges

    Hi, Good Evening, I have a quick question I would like to ask please. I am performing analysis on pathology charges that is billing 76098 (radiological examination of surgical specimen) just billing the professional charge only that I am not acclimated seeing being billed together with...
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    Wiki Recent Pathology Denial Trends

    Hi Pathology Colleagues, I wanted to address a few recent denials I am seeing and alert you so that together, we can be proactive coding these scenarios. First, you receive the EOB (Explanation of Benefits) that states "Principal diagnosis is missing". From my research these cases are being...
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    Wiki BCBS pap smears

    Hi ~ Is anyone else having issues with BCBS paying for a pap smear? Working the denial work queue there were almost 12 of these today. The adjustment code provided is that they already paid for the service - which is the patient's physical. I see that BCBS still paid for the HPV screening and...
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    Wiki Billing 01967 and 00940

    Help requested please... I have two different denials with this same scenario. Patient has a vaginal delivery. Afterwards due to retained placenta or hemorrhage they were brought to the OR for a D&C. I almost want to put a modifier on it because of the global period, but the one I keep wanting...
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    Wiki 82491 Denials

    Hi - I am hoping someone can help with an issue I am having with these denials. Our lab does a send out on the Prometheus Thiopurine Metabolites - that laboratory test requires us to bill out 82491 x2. We are finding with many of our payers that they will pay for the first one, but won't pay...
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    Wiki 99140 Denial with VA

    Hi, would someone help me please? I find little bits and pieces on line that 99140 is denied from the VA - because they bundle it with the primary procedure. I have one sitting in my work queue waiting for me to complete but I can't find a solid piece of documentation (proof), something worthy...
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    Wiki Coder with CPC-A and CCA looking for experience in MN, ND, SD, IA, or WI

    Coder with CPC-A and CCA accepted job offer I removed my resume.
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