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    Wiki Modifier 27 in facility coding

    Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I would hope that if it's still on the AAPC website that it is current.
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    Wiki Modifier 27 in facility coding

    Modifier 27 - Multiple Outpatient Hospital E/M Encounters on the Same Date - For hospital outpatient reporting purposes, utilization of hospital resources related to separate and distinct E/M encounters performed in multiple hospital settings on the same date may be reported by appending the...
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    Wiki CRNA performing IV insertion when patient presents a challenge

    I am conflicted in allowing 36410 when the CRNA inserts an IV after the bedside nurse is unsuccessful. My conflict is that 36410 is for venipuncture which is for specimen collection, not IV insertion. Another concern is the IV insertion is integral to the hydration and injection charge. Does...
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    Wiki Post op pain management assigned to Anesthesiology

    I have a similar question. The surgeon performs a circumcision on a 10 month old under general anesthetic. The anesthesiologist performs a nerve block (while still under general anesthesia) for post-op pain control. How would you code and bill the nerve block - under a procedure revenue code or...
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    Wiki vent

    E/M 99291 lists the items that are bundled for Pro Fees, 94002 is one of those items. 99291 clearly states that facilities can unbundle and charge each item separately as a technical charge. With that being said, my colleagues and I are trying to determine if 94002 can be billed in the ED if...
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