SuperCoder on "22633 and 63047 done at same level date of service in 2015"
You can still use modifier 59 to override the bundling if laminectomy was done for decompression of nerve roots. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Open Biceps tenodesis with a Total Shoulder Replacement"
Yes, you can bill CPT procedure code 23430 with modifier 59 with CPT procedure code 23472, if biceps tenodesis was done as a separate and distinct pro
View ArticleSuperCoder on "surgical assist charges and add-on codes"
Assistant can bill add on code with appropriate assistant surgeon modifier if the lead surgeon billed the parent code for same date/same encounter. Th
View ArticleSuperCoder on "List all appropriate codes (CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes) for...
AAE does not provide coding for operative reports, E/M charts and chart notes. SuperCoder offers SuperCoding on Demand (SOD) (http://www.supercoder.co
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "cpt code removal of trochanteric bone spur"
I am unable to find the cpt code for removal of trochanteric spur of the hip. Can you tell me if there is a code for this. I am finding cpt codes for
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Gouty Mass"
Hi, What code would I use for: DX: Tophaceous gouty mass, right fourth toe Procedure: Excisoin of tophaceous gouty mass, right fourth toe It stated he
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Shoulder Procedure"
Hi, How would I code the following (I know 29828 but am unsure of the rest): DIAGNOSIS: 1.Left shoulder Type 2 SLAP tear. 2.Left shoulder posterior in
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Shoulder Procedure"
PROCEDURE: 1.Left shoulder arthroscopic biceps tenodesis. 29828 2.Left shoulder arthroscopic SLAP repair and 3.Left shoulder arthroscopic posterior la
View ArticleSuperCoder on "cpt code removal of trochanteric bone spur"
Use code 27360, Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone, femur, proximal tibia and/or fibula (eg, osteomyelitis or bone
View ArticleUser id : 85417 on "surgical assist charges and add-on codes"
Thanks for your response. Where is this point documented, so I can battle the denials? Thanks again.
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "Epidural Steroid injections performed in the office"
Hello, Our physician is performing lumbar ESI's in the office. We are coding 62311 without a modifier, indicating both technical and professional com
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Epidural Steroid injections performed in the office"
There is nothing wrong with your coding. Please contact your payer and ask for explanation of denial. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "surgical assist charges and add-on codes"
There is no supporting documentation. However, it is a basic understanding that Add-on codes are reimbursable services when reported in addition to th
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Gouty Mass"
Thanks for your query. Please provide following details so we can suggest codes conclusively. 1. Depth of incision made to excise the mass (above fasc
View ArticleUser id : 14326 on "Laminotomy partial factectomy/foraminotomy"
What is the correct code for a Laminotomy and Microdiscectomy decompression at left T7-T8 and partial factectomy/foraminotomy at left T7-T8. Diagnosi
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Laminotomy partial factectomy/foraminotomy"
Code 63046 would be more appropriate and you will have to use modifier 52, reduced services since the provider is performing partial factectomy/forami
View ArticleUser id : 14326 on "Laminotomy partial factectomy/foraminotomy"
This procedure was not done for stenosis is was strictly for disc herniation. I am just confirming since the description of 63046 uses eg stenosis.
View ArticleUser id : 14326 on "Laminotomy partial factectomy/foraminotomy"
Can some please verify my previous question regarding 63046 This procedure was not done for stenosis is was strictly for disc herniation. I am just co
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