Transcription of BOTOX Billing and Coding
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STREAMLINEIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECTP ostmarketing reports indicate that the effects of BOTOX and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, urinary incontinence, and breathing difficulties. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening, and there have been reports of death.
Third-party payment for medical products and services is affected by numerous factors. The decision about which code to report must be made by the provider/physician considering the clinical facts, circumstances, and applicable coding rules, including the requirement to code to the highest level of specificity.
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