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ICD-9 2010: More Coding Options for Brain Injury

Check out V80.01 and V80.09 for special screenings.
The newest edition of ICD-9 changes goes into effect Oct. 1, so adjust your system to reflect some new diagnosis codes for special neurological screenings — and one that’s about to become invalid — to be sure your claims stay on par.
Extend ‘Other Conditions’ Dx From 348.8 to 348.89
Diagnosis 348.8 (Other conditions […]

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Medicare Will Pay for Some Telehealth Services: The Lowdown on How to Report Them

If you’re confused about whether Medicare covers telehealth services, look no further. CMS recently released a MLN Matters fact sheet on the topic that can help guide the way.
Keep in mind: CMS notes that Medicare beneficiaries “are eligible for telehealth services only if they are presented from an originating sitelocated in a rural health professional shortage area or in a county outside of a […]

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Shave Duplicate Lesion Excision Denials

Question: Our dermatologist shaved three epidermal lesions that the patient chose not to have submitted to pathology: a 0.4 cm lesion from the patient’s chest, a 0.3 lesion from the patient’s back, and a 0.2 lesion from the patient’s stomach. Will I need to include modifiers?
Answer: Because CPT classifies the shaves with the same anatomic […]

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