Coding for Preventive Services

E/M CODING AND THE DOCUMENTATION …

E/M CODING AND THE DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES: Putting It All Together L ast year FPM published a series of ... guidelines specifies eight elements that relate primarily to acute problems (location, quality, severity, duration, tim- ... (four or more elements). The ROS is extended (2-9 systems required), as it includes ...

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Coding for multiple ultrasounds - CODING AND …

Coding for multiple ultrasounds By Emily H. Hill, PA In the June 2004 issue [p p 90-9 7], I discussed the coding guidelines fo r reporting m ultiple

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Coding for multiple surgical procedures

Coding for multiple surgical procedures By Emily H. Hill, PA Many tim es, m ore than one surgical procedure is perform ed during the sam e encounter.

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Coding for colposcopy

also has a 1-year history of vulvar irritation and itching that has been unresponsive to antifungal therapy and antibiotic creams. A visit to Dr. King Dr. King takes an appropriate history, performs a relevant physical examination, and discusses the management options with Cordelia. She agrees with the recommendation for a colposcopic examination.

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COMMON ICD-9 CODES FOR PAP TESTS

COMMON ICD-9 CODES FOR PAP TESTS 795.02 SCREENING PAP TESTS Screening (no signs or symptoms of disease) ICD-9 code Description Comments V72.31

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167 Tumor Markers - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

- 2 - The following tumor markers for the diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring of treatment of patients with colorectal, gastric or pancreatic cancer are considered INVESTIGATIONAL: CA 195

Choosing the Correct Codes for Screening and Diagnostic Labs

not covered by Medicare. For screening tests, the appropriate ICD-9-CM screening code from categories V28 or V73-V82 (or comparable narrative) should be used. (From Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, Fourth Quarter 1996, pages 50 and 52). When a non-specific ICD-9 code is submitted, the underlying sign, symptom, or

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