Respiratory Question for the Week of July 4, 2022
Bryan Nordley
July 3, 2022
Do you have any tips for documenting medical necessity correctly?
Do you have any tips for documenting medical necessity correctly?
Can we report 77067-52-LT and 77065-RT together for a screening mammogram on the left breast and a diagnostic mammogram on the right breast? The patient feels a lump in her right breast, but it’s time for her annual screening mammogram so her doctor wants to complete a screening on the left side.
What code would I report if the physician has ordered only a CBC with no mention of a differential?
An interventional cardiologist places three drug-eluting stents, one in the left circumflex and another in the obtuse marginal branch. A third DES stent is deployed within the left anterior descending coronary artery. Do you have any recommendations for reporting?
For respiratory therapy services, what does “room and board” mean?
What revenue codes are acceptable when reporting the 85XXX series? Is 0300 safe to report?
What is the difference between an arteriovenous (AV) fistula and an AV graft?
Anticipation is already building for end of the year annual coding changes. The American College of Radiology (ACR) released a preview analysis of some of
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 this be coded as a replacement?
What is an external biliary drainage catheter?
What are PLA Codes?
What is an external biliary drainage catheter?
Can you explain to me what the NCCI is?
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