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Wiki COVID-19 ADMINISTRATION CODE

Ok thanks so much
- Savmorton
- Post #16
- Mar 3, 2021
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki COVID-19 ADMINISTRATION CODE

But I still can code a 96365 or 96367 with it right for an infusion
- Savmorton
- Post #14
- Feb 26, 2021
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki COVID-19 ADMINISTRATION CODE

So the wording “post administration monitoring” for this code does not mean that it is an administration code right, it just means the patient was monitored after administration
- Savmorton
- Post #12
- Feb 26, 2021
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki COVID-19 ADMINISTRATION CODE

Does anyone know if you can code an administration code with the Covid infusion codes M0243
- Savmorton
- Post #10
- Feb 26, 2021
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Covid Infusions

Does anyone know if the Covid infusions codes M0243 are reportable with an administration code ? What does “post administration monitoring” mean for this code?
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Feb 26, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Internal Medicine
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Wiki Help need ICD 10 PCS......

Can someone give me the ICD PCS codes for the following questions I’m taking an assessment and don’t have access to a pcs book or 3m Coder please help or I need access to 3m Coder please and I know how to look it up myself. 1.Open Reduction with internal fixation fracture of tibia 2...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Wiki Help I don’t have a ICD 10 PCS book at home

Can someone give me the ICD PCS codes for 1.Open Reduction with internal fixation fracture of tibia shaft 2. Colonoscopy performed to the level of the cecum (110cm) two small polyps biopsied using cold forceps and sent to pathology 3. Cholecystectomy; Exploration of common bile duct...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Inpatient Facilities
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Wiki Experienced CPC Coder looking for Remote Coding position...

Savannah Morton savannahrashadmorton@gmail.com (210) 564-4956 Objectives Top performing billing and coding professional seeking a position as a Medical Coder position utilizing expertise in CPT and ICD9/10 coding profound knowledge of medical terminology. Experience 5/2017 – Current...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Oct 15, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Resume Postings
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Wiki Need serious help how would you code this case PLEASE Nearing filing deadline...

well after reading further his burch procedure wasn't complicate although he indicated that it was in his list of procedures performed. I'm just working the back end of this this case was already coded with 52000 and 57287 and I was trying to determine where the 52000 came from. But now I see it...
- Savmorton
- Post #6
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need serious help how would you code this case PLEASE Nearing filing deadline...

But since he did a burch procedure that was complicated shouldn't I also use 51841 ?
- Savmorton
- Post #5
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need serious help how would you code this case PLEASE Nearing filing deadline...

Thanks so much
- Savmorton
- Post #4
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need serious help how would you code this case PLEASE Nearing filing deadline...

never mind I think I get it now the 52000 should have never been coded its a separate procedure
- Savmorton
- Post #2
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need serious help how would you code this case PLEASE Nearing filing deadline...

INDICATIONS: The patient is a 46-year-old with a history of multiple mesh revision procedures in the past prior to being referred to me for definitive mesh removal. She underwent that mesh removal and a vaginal hysterectomy/colpopexy approximately 4-6 weeks ago. Due to her chronic pelvic...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Oct 5, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need help please!!!! 52000 billed with 57287 DENIED

heres the case I think I get it now. Thanks for the help
- Savmorton
- Post #4
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need help please!!!! 52000 billed with 57287 DENIED

So then the code she used 52000 cause that's not all he did I'll wait til I get to work to read the op report again. But thanks now I know these two codes don't go together at all.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Oct 5, 2017
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need help please!!!! 52000 billed with 57287 DENIED

Ok so I'm working old claims that are reaching timely filing at my office and I'm new to neurology. I have a denial saying that 52000 and 57287 are incidental but according to 3m they are not so is there any modifier that I can use to get these two codes paid also I'm wondering if the coder in...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Oct 4, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Need help I'm not sure if I'm coding this right

Ok thanks.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 23, 2017
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Need help I'm not sure if I'm coding this right

patient was admitted following a fall from a ladder while painting his home. exam revealed several abrasions on his right forearm. he was admitted for observation of a possible internal injury. the final diagnosis was listed as: Fall from ladder. Concussion, ruled out. Which of the following...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 23, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Did I code the doctors procedure right????

Percutaneous transluminal coronary atherectomy with balloon angioplasty of the left circumflex coronary artery and percutaneous transluminal coronary balloon angioplasty involving the left descending coronary artery. This is how I coded it: 92924LC and 92925LD
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki Please please help I don't want to bill this out wrong

The dx reads right hilar mass with widening of right secondary carina extrinsic compression of right upper lobe
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding
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Wiki Need diagnosis PLEASE for widening carina...HELP!!!!!!!!

The dx reads right hilar mass with widening of right secondary carina extrinsic compression of right upper lobe
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Help Please!!!!

I actually got that and I was told it's incorrect the postsdiagnosis is right Hilar mass with widening of right carina compression
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 13, 2017
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Skin lesion coding please please HELPpppppp!!

Ok thanks so very much. I don't see how I missed the 11646. But yeah the closure is not sufficient enough to code thanks.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 13, 2017
- Forum: General Surgery
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Wiki Skin lesion coding please please HELPpppppp!!

Malignant skin lesions question please help not sure if I billed right A malignant melanoma (skin) of the face measuring 1.0 cm was excised. To ensure all the margins were free of tumor, an additional 2.0 cm was excised from both the top and bottom respectively. Intermediate closure of the...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Surgery
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Wiki Malignant skin lesions question please help not sure if I billed right

A malignant melanoma (skin) of the face measuring 1.0 cm was excised. To ensure all the margins were free of tumor, an additional 2.0 cm was excised from both the top and bottom respectively. Intermediate closure of the resulting 5.5 cm defect was performed. Is it ok to bill for 11641 & 12053
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Dermatology
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Wiki I need help coding this please please...

Thank you
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 13, 2017
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki I need help coding this please please...

Patient presents to OP Surgery for planned replacement of a cardiac pacemaker pulse generator. A single chamber pulse generator was removed and replaced with a new one. I got 33227 is this right
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki 25 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes

Thanks that's what I thought that the documentation doesn't really support a procedure I only came up with a diagnosis code. I thought it was just me.
- Savmorton
- Post #6
- Apr 7, 2017
- Forum: OB/GYN
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Wiki Fess

Thank so much.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 7, 2017
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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Wiki Help Please!!!!

Dx for Hilar mass
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 3
- Forum: ICD-10
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Wiki Dx for Right Hilar mass

Dx Dx:hilar mass
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding
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Wiki Fess

Fess procedure involving the ethmoid sinuses... Patient presented to the surgery department for a FESS procedures included: left frontal sinus endoscopy including exploration and removal of diseased tissue; bilateral anterior & posterior ethmoidectomy; and bilateral maxillary antroatomy...
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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Wiki 25 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes

Nope it just states: a patient who is 25 weeks pregnant was seen by her obstetrician in the office for evaluation of her gestational diabetes. Her glucose levels required that she be placed on insulin. Assign the appropriate codes.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 6, 2017
- Forum: OB/GYN
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Wiki 25 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes

I'm new to OB coding and want to know is this a EM code or antepartum. 25 weeks pregnant goes in for evaluation of her gestational diabetes. Would this be 99213?
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 5
- Forum: OB/GYN
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Wiki HELP!!! I'm all over the place with this Op Report

Kidney stone Diagnosis: Left ureteral and Kidney stone
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 6, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Knee Replacement HELP!!!

I selected that at first and someone stated that it was wrong and I'm thinking it was wrong because the components were not lateral AND medial. That's why I was thinking 27446 lateral OR medial components.
- Savmorton
- Post #3
- Apr 1, 2017
- Forum: Orthopaedics
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Wiki Knee Replacement HELP!!!

Doctor stating he did a TKA but after reading op report it's looking like he did a UKA.
- Savmorton
- Thread
- Apr 1, 2017
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Orthopaedics