by Mary Bort | Jun 12, 2020 | All Posts, Webinar Q&As
Q: If the physician removes a polyp using cold biopsy forceps, do we bill a biopsy, snare polypectomy or an ablation?A: For this, you would bill the biopsy code. The snare polypectomy would require use of a snare and the ablation codes would be for destruction. Q: Can...
by Mary Bort | Jun 2, 2020 | All Posts, Uncategorized
When coding for colonoscopies for Medicare patients it is crucial to understand the following: What is a screening colonoscopy? Which codes are applicable? Is a modifier required? In some scenarios, it is also helpful to know what coverage limitations apply. Let’s...
by Kristi Pollard | May 29, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: How is a double osteotomy bunionectomy coded? Does it require more than one code? A: The intent of a double osteotomy is to make two cuts in the bone – either two in the metatarsal head or one in the metatarsal head and one in the proximal phalanx – to correct...
by Haugen Academy | May 29, 2020 | All Posts
Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in ICD-10-PCS can be challenging. This brief presentation contains a few tips for coding these complex cases. This is a free Haugen Academy MicroLearning that is not pre-approved for...
by Deanna Upston | May 14, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: Why does CPT Assistant recommend for a scarf osteotomy, but then has “scarf” listed as an eponym for 28295?A: The scarf osteotomy refers to the shape of the cut, so could be reported with either code depending on where the cut is made on the MT. Q: Is modifier 59...
by Haugen Academy | May 7, 2020 | Covid News
Trump Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U.S. Healthcare System During COVID-19 Pandemic Publication: CMSDate: April 30, 2020 Download (PDF,...
by Kristi Pollard | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
When was the last time you really thought about the marvel that is your foot? The human foot is composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, and what seems like endless tendons and ligaments. The number of body parts alone make coding podiatric procedures complex. And much...
by Haugen Academy | May 1, 2020 | All Posts
Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in CPT can be challenging. This brief presentation contains a few tips for coding these complex cases. This is a free Haugen Academy MicroLearning that is not pre-approved for CEUs....
by Haugen Academy | Apr 28, 2020 | Covid News
AHIMA and AHA FAQ on ICD-10-CM Coding for COVID-19 Publication: AHIMADate: April 1, 2020 The AHIMA and AHA FAQ: ICD-10-CM Coding for COVID-19 are updated as needed and can be downloaded from:...
by Deanna Upston | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The foot is a complex and intricate part of the human body. Did you know, your foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles? Our feet, in general, are one of the most used and abused parts of our bodies. They are our natural shock absorbers, with each...
by Shea Lunt | Apr 24, 2020 | All Posts, Covid News
Telehealth Billing During the COVID-19 National Emergency Publication: MGMA Date: April 24 2020 Download (PDF, 273KB) Featured Shea Lunt, RHIA, CPC, CPMA, PMP Consultant The Haugen Group Meet Shea...
by Haugen Academy | Apr 24, 2020 | Webinar Q&As
Q: How do you code a “completion amputation”, where a traumatic amputation of the finger is cut back further and then closed up?A: It depends on how much tissue was removed, at what level, and how it’s documented. If a rongeur was used to just smooth off the bone...
by Haugen Academy | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Additional Tips & Expertise – Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in ICD-10-PCS can be challenging. This brief presentation contains a few tips for coding these complex cases....
by Haugen Academy | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Digging Into HIM & Coding Blog Our hands may the the body part we most take for granted relative to their importance to our existence and our day-to-day activities. They are amazingly intricate and comprised of many different body systems and incur injuries and...
by Haugen Academy | Apr 10, 2020 | Covid News
AMA announces expedited updates to CPT for COVID-19 antibody tests Publication: AMA Date: April 10, 2020 Download (PDF,...
by Haugen Academy | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Hands are the levers of influence on the world that make intelligence worth having” – Steven Pinker Our hands may the the body part we most take for granted relative to their importance to our existence and our day-to-day activities. They are amazingly intricate and...
