What is the purpose behind codes +93571 and +93572?
What is the purpose behind codes +93571 and +93572?
What does code 38221 encompass?
If a patient had a G-tube, D- or J-tube, or G-J tube previously and needs a new one placed through a new access, would
What code doe we report for pulmonary stress testing to evaluate dyspnea?
What happens when a physician converts an external drainage catheter to an internal-external drainage catheter? Is this an exchange? Is there a code that
Upper extremity coding is a sea of complexity that can easily sink coding accuracy if you are not prepared. Thrombolysis, in particular, poses a high
When it comes to radiation oncology coding, the clinical treatment planning process isn’t just technical—it’s critical, with complex nuances that may spell trouble for coders
Dear Colleague, Today’s news is a mixed bag—good and not-so-good. First, the not-so-good news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is poised to
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Focusing on diagnostic imaging and interventional abdominal/visceral procedures, this session will discuss the nuances in code choices for a full range of services, including visceral component coding, aortic endograft procedures, with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, and how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed.
Covering venous imaging and interventional procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices with guidance on when each code is appropriate to use, how those code choices can change based on how the procedure is performed and examples explaining which codes are appropriate in different scenarios.
Covering pain management IR procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for a wide range of procedures including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, sacroplasty, epidural steroid injections and blood patches, facet joint injections, neurolytic destruction and more; with guidance on when each code option is appropriate to use, documentation requirements and common areas of noncompliance. The 4 new 2023 C codes created by CMS for ASCs, why they were created and who should or should not use them, will also be discussed.
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