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    Wiki CPT 52441+ 52442 BCBS

    We are also getting denials from BCBS for CPT 52441/52442. I have not been able to find much in the way of policies on this procedure.
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    Wiki Surgery Auths

    Same has happened at our ASC, authorization for a certain CPT code, actuallly coded a CPT not included in auth. Unless you catch it a day or 2 later, I have had no luck in getting these claims paid, appeals upheld their denials.
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    Wiki ER Coders Group Newsletter

    ER coders group Hi, I would like to be included as well. my email is tdbear612@yahoo.com Thank you
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    Wiki cath charge sheet

    cath sheet I also would like a copy of the cath sheet. I am hoping you still have one. Thank You Nancy
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    Wiki Remote coding positions available

    I am interested in the remote coding positions available I am very interested in remote coding. I have my CPC and have been coding for general surgery for the last couple of years. My email is n.hinojos@yahoo.com. Thank You Nancy
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    Wiki Laryngeal nerve monitoring

    Has anyone coded the use of laryngeal monitoring with the endotracheal tube for thyroidectomies? Not sure which code to use, 95865 says with needle? Thanks :)
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    Wiki To All Anesthesia Coders out there Please Help!!!

    Re: Polyps If the doc removes a polyp I wait for the path and that is what I code the dx as.
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    Wiki partial closure?

    I was wondering how would you code a partial complex closure. Doc excised an infected cyst from right side of face, deep dissection done, approximately 3 cm area was debrided with help of scissors and metallic curette all around the cavity. the cavity was irrigated with diluted hydrogen...
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    Wiki surgeons covering for surgeons, different companies

    I have a coding question that has been driving me crazy. I code for one of the surgery groups. One is employed by our hospital the other surgery group in independent, they all rotate call at the hospital here. If one of their surgeons does a surgery on an inpatient, and on the days our...
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    Wiki Remote coding positions available

    Remote position Hi I have my CPC 1 1/2 years of coding experience. I am also interested. My email is tdbear612@yahoo.com and my phone # is 575-302-6063. Thank you. Nancy
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    Wiki ICD-10 Superbills

    copy of superbill May I also have a copy of the family and urology superbill please Thank You tdbear612@yahoo.com
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    Wiki ICD10 Simplified?

    I would also like a copy of the ICD 10 code superbill. Thanks tdbear612@yahoo.com
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    Wiki global or not global

    Have a patient who was having recurring abdominal abscesses, when the physician did surgery for the abscess, he found infected mesh, so he removed the infected mesh and did a hernia repair. One month later she is admitted to the hospital for low grade fever. He has to do a drainage of seroma...
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    Wiki Advice on how to use my CPC Certification

    Cpc Don't give up. Keep applying, even if they ask for experience. Some may train you, they want things done their way. Apply everywhere, do not just limit yourself. There are alot of medical clinics, physician offices, hospitals, ASC, dialysis facilities out there. Good luck to you :)
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    Wiki exp laparotomy, appendectomy, omentectomy and frainage of interloop abscesses and pel

    op note Prep and drape was done in a standard sterile fashion. NG tube was also inserted. Two towel clips were applied on the umbilicus. Veress needle was inserted. Direct vision and inspection was done. There was pus noted in the pelvis, left paracolic gutter and right paracolic gutter...
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    Wiki fistulography help

    Our physician performed an excision of fistulous tract and debridement In addition under procedure performed he did a fistulography and identification of the fistulous tract with blue dye: The op note for that reads: First anoscopy was performed and park retractor was applied. External...
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    Wiki AAPC Challenge

    points and answers Please list the answers in written form, I am unable to open any of the videos to see the answers. Also, I don't see any points for my submitted answers? I am enjoying the challange of learning, I just cannot get to look at the questions at times til much later in the day...
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    Wiki AAPC Challenge

    answer? Under the case 1 there was a video, it said answer, but I was unable to view it. Anyone else find this and are able to open?
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    Wiki appendiceal abscess

    Thank You :)
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    Wiki Need help please

    My physician did an intraoperative assessment of small bowel with doppler, along with other procedures, and I am just not able to find a cpt code for this. Has anyone else encountered this, and how did you code it? Thank you for any input in advance. :)
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    Wiki appendiceal abscess

    I need som help with coding this scenario please. The op procedure reads: Laparoscopic drainage of intraabdominal appendiceal abscess. In my CPT I am unable to find a laparscopic appendiceal abscess. I did find the 44900, but this says open. Does anyone have any suggestions how I might code...
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    Wiki another direct admit question

    thank you :)
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    Wiki another direct admit question

    If a surgeon sees a new patient in his office, then he sends the pt to the hospital where later that day he performs excision of infected abscess, can I bill the OV? Or do I just bill the surgery procedure? Just not sure how to bill this.
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    Wiki confused - I have an excision of a 6 cm

    re Thank you Jesse, I just want to make sure our doc gets payment for all he does, he really does spend time with all his patients.
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    Wiki confused - I have an excision of a 6 cm

    I have an excision of a 6 cm carbuncle, deep disection with debridement of edges with metallic curette and packing. Would this be a 10061 with 11012, or a 11406 and 11012???? :confused:
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    Wiki Dermatology audit sheet

    May I also have a copy please. May I have a copy also please. Thank you
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    Wiki wound exploration, hematoma drainage and hernia repair

    Have a pt who had a ileostomy reversal, and SB resection, few days later he had wound exploration, repair of incisional hernia and drainage of hematoma. The physician reopened the previous incision, can I bill 49002 and 10120 with the 49560?
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    Wiki 15935-52 vs 11044

    Thank you for all the information. I was needing the same info :)
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    Wiki pantaloon hernia

    yes it does, thanks :)
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    Wiki need clarification for office visit/SDS please

    Thanks, E/M codes and admits same day seem to really confuse me. :)
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    Wiki need clarification for office visit/SDS please

    Need clarification please! Pt comes into office with an abscess. Physician decides to remove the abscess the same day, she is sent to the hospital for SDS, then is admitted after. There is no H & P for the first day, just the office note and the op note at the hospital. Would it be an office...
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    Wiki pantaloon hernia

    pantaloon hernia I would like to know the answer to this as well. There is no CCI conflict.
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    Wiki admit post surgery

    I am a new coder and of course have many questions. The discussion forums have been a big help. I have a surgeon who did a hernia repair on a very obese patient. The surgery was scheduled as same day. The patient became bradycardic and hypotensive in the recovery room, so the surgeon...
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    Wiki need a little guidance please

    Need help coding please. Doc performed an open repair of right recurrent inguinal hernia with a defect near femoral vein. He also did an inguinal lymph node biopsy. I am thinking I can only bill 49520,rt. Would I bill the biopsy of the inguinal lymph node since the physician was already...
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    Wiki suture of small intestine

    I am looking for a code for laparoscopic repair of enterotomy. The only thing I can come up with is 44602. "Patient's adhsions were mainly of small bowel to the midline of the abdomen. At that point, before continuing the lysis of adhesion at that level, I introduced a 3-0 silk suture and...
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    Wiki new coder

    Thank you
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    Wiki new coder

    even if done via laparotomy? Thanks
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    Wiki global for a peg tube

    I didn't think so, our physician put down global. Thank You
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    Wiki new coder

    have to code a reduction of parastomal hernia, repair of parastomal hernia with gore dual-mesh via laparotomy. I have found 44346, I don't think this is the appropriate code for laparotomy. Am I over-reading this? thanks Nancy
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    Wiki global for a peg tube

    I do not see that there is a global for peg tube placement via EGD, but our physician thinks it should have a global? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks:cool:
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    Wiki repair of enterotomy

    biller/coder in the case of our surgeon, he was called in by the gyn guy, it was not a rupture made, was already there, so I should be able to bill?
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    Wiki Pilonidal Cyst Excision

    pilonidal cyst,abscess would it be a mod 59
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    Wiki Pilonidal Cyst Excision

    Pilonidal Cyst Thanks for the answer, I have been looking for that. :cool
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    Wiki CPC-A seeking employment

    Nancy Hinojos 511Leavell Carlsbad, NM 88220 n.hinojos@yahoo.com 575 885-1386 OBJECTIVE STATEMENT Seeking a new career opportunity, where I can make a positive impact and experience long term career growth. KEY SKILLS Reliable and experienced caregiver. Driven to provide excellent customer...
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