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Dialysis Access Creation in Lower Extremity
I created an AV access in the leg. What code do I use for this?
Acromioclavicular Joint Billing
When our physician performs an injection into the acromioclavicular (AC) joint of a patient in the office, can we bill 20610 for a large joint arthrocentesis? I say yes because it is…
CPT Coding for Converting to an Open approach
My doctor started a laparoscopic cholecystectomy that had to be converted to open due to significant adhesions. He documented both approaches and the laparoscopic approach took significant…
Reimbursement: Assistant Surgeon
What is the reimbursement for an assistant surgeon using modifier 80? Is the payment different for the primary and the assistant? What about a PA or nurse practitioner who assists at…
Diagnosis Code for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
I’m getting used to ICD-10-CM! Thanks so much for teaching me about it. I do have a question though. I can’t seem to find a diagnosis code for laryngopharyngeal reflux. What do you suggest?
Billing for Bravo Placement
How do I bill for the Bravo placement? I’m coding an EGD with 43235 and the Bravo code, 91035 but getting denied.
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