Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Meet These Criteria Before Reporting 31231 With 31575

Published on Fri Aug 05, 2016

Question: The otolaryngologist performed endoscopy in our office and reported 31231 and 31575 on the same date of service. Both scopes were for diagnostic purposes. Which [...]

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Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Meet These Criteria Before Reporting 31231 With 31575

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