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Thyroidectomy
I did a right thyroidectomy 10 days ago and used CPT code 60220. I sent the specimen for analysis. The pathology came back positive for thyroid cancer, and I had to perform a completion thyroidectomy on the left. How would I code this? Do I code the thyroidectomy code again 60220?
Biopsy on the Same Date as Mohs
A patient came in for Mohs surgery, but there was no pathology report, so I had to do a biopsy before Mohs surgery. Can I report the biopsy on the same date as the Mohs surgery?
Selective Debridement of Multiple Ulcers
Selective debridement was performed on 3 separate ulcers, 3 ulcers of the distal legs; 2 are on the right leg and 1 is on the left leg.
Denials for Initial Hospital Care and Observation E/M Codes: 2024
We are experiencing denials when we bill 99221-99223 and the place of service is observation (outpatient hospital). Are we doing something wrong?
New to Pain Management
Pain Management is a brand-new service line for our practice, we have 20 Orthopaedic surgeons (one is interventional ortho/pain management). We just purchased a C-Arm and are using it in the office. The pain management surgeon was using this at the outpatient surgical facility. Is there anything specific regarding billing for the C-Arm for place of service 11 (office) that we should be aware of?
Coding +34713
Can code 34713 for placement of a larger than 12 French sheath in endograft placement be reported with an open exposure of the same artery?
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