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New FNA Codes and Diagnostic Ultrasound
I understand that the new FNA with ultrasound code, 10005, includes the ultrasound guidance for the FNA. But, can we also charge 76536?
Nail and Lesion Debridement During the Same Visit
A patient presents to the office who meets Medicare’s definition for medical necessity for routine foot care. Nails are noted to be elongated and thickened, and hyperkeratotic lesions…
Code +15777 for placement of a non-biologic implant. Is this the correct code?
I placed a non-biological implant for abdominal soft tissue reinforcement. Can this be coded as +15777?
Reporting a Cholecystectomy and an Umbilical Hernia at the Same Operative Session
If a patient undergoes an open cholecystectomy and has a reducible umbilical hernia repaired during the same operative session, through separate incisions, can both be reported?
DBS Battery Replacement
When our doctors replace a DBS generator because the battery is depleted and they reprogram at the same time, we can bill for the programming, correct?
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