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Pre-op and consultation coding questions
Our office needs some clarification as to proper coding guidelines for pre-surgical exam and consult on both new and established patients.
Should a V code like V72.83 be used as a primary DX with 99241?
If a established patient has a history of chronic asthma and needs surgery to the neck area, should my bill look like this?
493.20 847.00 v72.83 99213
V72.93 847.00 99241
If the Physician rendering the surgery refers patient to Primary Care Physician for medical clearance do we need to indicate that on our claim form using name of referring physician NPI and modifier?
Search for it and ye shall find the holy grail
We have beat this horse to death. Put "Pre op exam" in the search box and "Look it up" to read our Bobby Flay Throwdown on coding preop visits.
Wow
Wow talk about creating a welcoming atmosphere!!
Pre-ops
Hello,
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Not my intent
[Wow talk about creating a welcoming atmosphere!!]
I sincerely apologize if I came off rude; it just makes more sense to refer to the previous posting than to retype all the arguments and discussions and contribute to my carpal tunnel syndrome. And the easiest way to get there is the Look It Up Box. Sorry again