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December 2011, Vol. 13, No. 12 (Pages 81-88)2011 Call us: 1-877-912-1691 The Coding Institute, LLC 2222 Sedwick Drive, Durham, NC 27713General Surgery Coding AlertYour practical adviser for ethically optimizing coding, payment, and efficiency in general surgery practicesIn this issueICD-10Switch from to for Peritoneal Abscess p82Little changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 for this 201299218-99220: Observation Time Guidelines Could Help You Gain Pay p83Also watch for modifier Necessity3 Steps Focus Diagnosis Coding for Your Surgical Claims p84Add these tips to your ICD-9 Be the Coder p85Anatomy Answers Cecectomy Question Reader Questions49321: Stick to Anatomic Site for Code Selection p86Know GC Rules for Resident Surgical Assists p8610021/21011 Bundles Limit Coding p87Use Inclusive Code for Whipple Resection p87CPT 2012 }49082-49084 Separate Peritoneal Procedures for More Accurate CodingGet ready for vascular and skin changes, too.

December 2011, Vol. 13, No. 12 (Pages 81-88) 2011 Call us: 1-877-912-1691 The Coding Institute, LLC 2222 Sedwick Drive, Durham, NC 27713 General Surgery Coding Alert Your practical adviser for ethically optimizing coding, payment, and efficiency in general surgery practices

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