Coding Diabetes Requires Precision - AAPC Knowledge Center
2021年1月1日 · Below N18, there is a note to code first any associated: Diabetic chronic kidney disease (E08.22, E09.22, E10.22, E11.22, E13.22) Hypertensive chronic kidney disease (I12.-, I13.-) (If the patient also has hypertension, you will need a combination code for hypertension that includes the stage of CKD).
Avoid Common I&D Mishaps - AAPC Knowledge Center
2011年9月1日 · Under-coding I&Ds may lead to revenue loss, while over-coding can trigger an audit. To code I&Ds appropriately, follow three simple steps: 1. Identify the I&D Site. Proper identification of the site requires the coder to be familiar with anatomy. 2. Identify the Abscess, Cyst, Hematoma, or Seroma.
CPT ® 10140, Under Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin …
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 10140 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.
Be Careful when Separately Reporting E/M and Minor Surgical
2019年5月7日 · The decision to perform a minor surgical procedure is included in the payment for the minor surgical procedure and should not be reported separately as an E&M service. However, a significant and separately identifiable E&M service unrelated to the decision to perform the minor surgical procedure is separately reportable with modifier 25.
Append Surgical Modifiers With Confidence - AAPC
2021年4月1日 · The caveats here are: The follow-up procedure must be performed by the same physician or other qualified healthcare professional. Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, all physicians of the same specialty in the same group are considered as one when providing services to patients.
99173 Vision Screening | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
2015年4月29日 · Apr 12, 2008. #4. Hi, The following is info I found regarding your code: A CPT code 99173 may be reported separately when other identifiable services unrelated to this screening test (e.g., preventive medicine services) are provided at the same time.