by Haugen Academy | Sep 10, 2021 | Webinar Q&As
Q: For concurrent infusions, does the drug have to run 16 minutes together or any time together at all? A: Concurrent infusions should run greater than 16min together. Ref: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleId=53778 Q: If...
by Mary Bort | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Q: Would you please explain the difference between a hemiarthroplasty and prosthetic replacement?A: A hemi would only be one component, whereas a total would be two components. Q: Please provide your reference for your measurements. The AMA stated measurements...
by Mary Bort | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Is coding for shoulder procedures keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, it happens to many of us! Over the years, I have become pretty comfortable with these procedures, so I thought I would share some insights that may be helpful. I am sure you have heard the...
by Mary Bort | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized, Webinar Q&As
Q: Most of the time my provider doesn’t tell me if a fracture is displaced, so based on what you said early in your presentation, the default is displaced. Is that correct? A: Yes, that’s absolutely correct. I would however try to encourage them to document this...
by Mary Bort | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
I remember back in the day when I first started coding, I had no clue what some of the different fracture types meant or even looked like. (Keep in mind this was a gazillion years ago and we did not use Google or the internet – we didn’t even have them for that...
