This quick coding reference sheet is a must have when coding E/M services for hospitalists. It covers consults, initial and subsequent hospital visits, and observation.
Archives for December 2018
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Dermatology
This dermatology specific E/M reference sheet includes 1997 single specialty skin exam and medical decision making examples relevant to your specialty. A must have reference for physicians and staff coding for dermatology services!
Coding for Destruction of Malignant Lesions
The primary factors in selecting a code for destruction of malignant lesions are: Selectd by size of lesion (not defect) Location Method is not a factor in code selection Report a code for each lesion treated Per Principles of CPT® Coding: “The destruction of malignant lesions is reported with codes 17260—17286. Similar to the codes […]
Diagnosis Coding for Biopsy Sent for Pathology
Question: What diagnosis code should you use when sending a skin biopsy to pathology? a)Â D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin, or b)Â D49.2 Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Incident to and Change to Medications
Question: A CodingIntel member writes: “I am getting mixed information about incident-to and I was wondering if you could weigh in? If a NPP changes a medication dosage or medication type, but is treating the same problem, is this to be a change in treatment plan and would they bill under their NPI number. Or, […]