General Question for the Week of November 20, 2023
If an injection and an aspiration are performed on the same joint at the same session, is it appropriate to code for both?
If an injection and an aspiration are performed on the same joint at the same session, is it appropriate to code for both?
Introduction: Welcome to the sixth article in our 10-week series on demystifying the chargemaster. In this installment, we delve into the recommended frequency for updating
If a patient presents for a nephrostomy tube exchange but the tube fell out at home, should this be coded as a new placement (50432) or as an exchange (50435)?
When a coronary and bypass graft angiography is performed without concomitant left heart catheterization, what code would we report if the physician does not give LV angiographic data but diagnostic selective coronary angiography is included?
Does the reporting system used by the physician for the interpretation of pap smears impact the code selection?
Can code 94660 be used for subsequent management of CPAP or is it only for the initiation?
Welcome to the fifth article in our 10-week series on demystifying the chargemaster. In this installment, we explore the key team members involved in chargemaster
What is the difference between a ‘catheter’ and a ‘stent’ in genitourinary procedures?
Does left heart catheterization for congenital heart defects include a left atrial angiography when performed?
When do we report 0286U?
Can you help us better understand the intent behind code 94728?
We are having confusion over reporting codes 88331 and 88332. Can you please clarify the differences in definitions between “block” and “section”?
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