| Abstract: | In this book, our experts address recent changes, plus common questions, concerns, and problem areas: Coverage of the latest code changes for reporting peripheral (non-coronary) and cardiology procedures; Address confusion over the coding and documentation of peripheral procedures involving lower and upper extremities, abdominal (aortography and selective renal and visceral) and carotids; includes detailed narratives and case studies to address proper code selection from real-life scenarios; Address modifiers for both cardiac cath, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and peripheral procedures as your key to proper reimbursement; Special help with the rules for coding and documenting peripheral imaging and interventions, when allowed at the same encounter .." an area being embraced by more and more cath labs; Answers to many frequently asked questions, such as "how do we bill for a diagnostic coronary cath in addition to a PCI?... and ...can I code/report a catheter placement with the peripheral interventional procedures?... |
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