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Evaluation and Management (E/M)
We had a new patient who came in for evaluation for itchy skin eruptions that had never been treated. He documented a complete history and full skin examination and diagnosed the patient with psoriasis, which was inadequately controlled, and performed an intralesional injection (11900) in the patient’s hand, which was the area of concern. He found psoriasis on the scalp, hand, and chest and wrote the patient a prescription for Clobetasol ointment and spray. My question is, can we bill an E/M service with Modifier 25 since he did a complete history and skin exam?
Microtia Surgery
What CPT code is appropriate for creating a cutaneous pocket fashioned for the framework for stage 1 of a microtia surgery?
Coding For Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
We received a denial from one of our payors saying the documentation did not support CPT code 29286. The surgeon documented bursectomy, release of ligament and removal of anterior osteophytes. Does this support CPT code 29826?
Removal of Ventricular Catheter
What code would be used for removal of a ventricular catheter?
Transcutaneous Magnetic Nerve Stimulation
How is this service reported, we are having trouble locating a CPT code, should we use an unlisted code?
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