Spine Procedural Coding. There are many 2017 CPT(R) code changes to spine procedures for 2017. Coders should note that the moderate sedation symbol (?) was removed from the vertebroplasty (22510-22512) and vertebral augmentation (22513-22515) codes. These codes no longer include moderate sedation, which can now be reported separately, as appropriate, using … [Read more...] about Spine Procedural Coding
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Coding Screening for Colorectal Polyp
Coding Screening for Colorectal Polyp. Colorectal cancer typically develops from a polyp. Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue (neoplasms) that can be found in any organ that has blood vessels ? and the colorectal area has a rich supply of blood vessels. Most polyps are benign, but they can become cancerous. Colon polyps found in the early stages usually can … [Read more...] about Coding Screening for Colorectal Polyp
Mohs surgery for Skin Cancer
Mohs surgery for Skin Cancer. When reporting Mohs surgery for treatment of skin cancer, documentation must confirm that a single provider acted as both the surgeon (excising tissue) and pathologist (immediately examining excised tissue to determine clear margins). ?If either of these responsibilities is delegated to another physician or qualified healthcare … [Read more...] about Mohs surgery for Skin Cancer
Know more about Amyloid Imaging
Know more about Amyloid Imaging. Evidence for Amyloid Scanning (IDEAS) Study is a Medicare-approved coverage with evidence development (CED) procedure. This nuclear medicine procedure uses positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to examine how amyloid plaques (a core feature of Alzheimer?s disease) in the brain help to guide doctors in patient treatment, and … [Read more...] about Know more about Amyloid Imaging
New modifier for Hemodialysis
New modifier for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is typically furnished three times per week in sessions of three to five hours duration, according to Medicare policy. For a 30-day month, payment is limited to 13 treatments and for a 31-day month, payment is limited to 14 treatments. Append Modifier CG, policy criteria apply to the claim line for the date of … [Read more...] about New modifier for Hemodialysis