by Mary Bort | Feb 29, 2024 | Outpatient Coding
In the realm of medical coding, precision is paramount – especially when it comes to lesion excisions. These procedures, designed to remove abnormal tissue growths or lesions from the body, range from benign moles and cysts to potentially cancerous growths. However,...
by Mary Bort | Oct 18, 2023 | Webinar Q&As
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Shoulder Procedures.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the...
by Mary Bort | Jan 17, 2023 | Webinar Q&As
Q: When a post op pain block is billed, should the appropriate anesthesia modifier be added as well, such as AA, or one of the Q modifiers if one of those are applicable?A: No, the CPT codes used for post op pain blocks and ancillary services when done separately...
by Mary Bort | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Anesthesia 101 01996 What would you code in the following situation? A 58-year-old female patient undergoes a bilateral total knee replacement. After the appropriate recovery room time, she is transferred up to a floor. Because the surgeon feels the patient is going...
by Mary Bort | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized, Webinar Q&As
Q: A physician performed a fusion at the first tarsometatarsal joint and an open reduction with internal fixation of the second TMT joint. Can I report both 28740 and 28615?A: Yes, it would be appropriate to report both codes. They are being done at separate sites....
