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Think Your ASC Coding Skills Are Top-Notch? Take This Quiz

Some practices code for services performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) every day, while others are just getting started. To determine how much you know about coding and billing for ASC procedures, take this quick quiz. Then, click the ‘Full Article’ button to find out how you fared.
Question 1: Physician Performed A Non-Approved Service?
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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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Modifier Cheat Sheet: Banish Your E/M Modifier Phobias Forever

Once you have this tool, you’ll never again wonder which modifier applies to minor vs. major procedures.
If you’re often mixing up your E/M modifiers, then print this post and hang it near your desk. You’ll be sure to apply the appropriate modifier every time.
Pick Modifier 24 for Post-Op Cases
When you report modifier 24 (Unrelated evaluation […]

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