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69210? Listen Up to These 3 Cerumen Removal Coding Tactics

Check the notes from this instrumentation before you code 69210.
If your PCP is billing 69210 (Removal impacted cerumen [separate procedure], one or both ears), you can bet the auditors will be checking your documentation. If you follow these 3 tips, you can be sure you’re using the code correctly.
1. Check If Wax Is Impacted
The first thing […]

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Self-Audit Pointer: Critical Care Claims

If you’re looking to self-audit your practice’s critical care claims, consider this tip from Dr. Bruce Rappaport, who taught us all about what government and payer auditors are looking for when we heard him speak at this summer’s Specialty Coding Conference in Orlando.
If your physician has billed for critical care, look at the notes from […]

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