Pain Management Coding Alert

Reader Questions:
Coding for Consult Hinges on 'Request for Opinion'

Published on Thu Apr 30, 2015

Question: A new patient came to see a physician in our practice to discuss whether she should start therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. She said that [...]

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Pain Management Coding Alert

CCI 21.2:
Don't Miss the Latest Coding Bundles for Joint Injections and Fluoro Guidance
Plus, watch whether the service supports ‘breaking’ the edit. Several bundles in the latest coding [...]

News You Can Use:
The SGR Formula Will Be History - But ICD-10 Is "Go"
Plus: Payment boosts are coming in July. President Obama has signed HR 2 into law, [...]

ICD-10:
Be Aware of What R53.82 Will - and Won't - Include for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Remember when to stop reporting associated signs and symptoms. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a [...]

Documentation:
Meet These 7 Criteria to Prepare for ICD-10 Documentation Changes
Hint: Experts recommend quick turn-arounds for completing records. With ICD-10 implementation mere months away, it’s [...]

You Be the Coder:
Pinpoint the Best Diagnosis for Abdominal Nerve Entrapment
Question: What is the correct ICD-9 code for abdominal nerve entrapment used to treat patients who [...]

Reader Questions:
Watch the Clock to Draw the Line Between 62311 and 62319
Question: What are the major differences between two catheter use codes 62311 and 62319? Code [...]

Reader Questions:
Assess the Possibilities for Post-op Adductor Canal Block
Question: How do you code an adductor canal block continuous catheter for post-op pain management [...]

Reader Questions:
Coding for Consult Hinges on 'Request for Opinion'
Question: A new patient came to see a physician in our practice to discuss whether she [...]

Reader Questions:
Steer Clear of 77003 With 62310-62319 for Medicare Patients
Question: There is so much confusion regarding billing 62310 and 62311 with 77003. Some payers say [...]

Reader Questions:
Payer Rules Help Guide Modifier 51 Use
Question: I have heard our coders saying that they don’t need to attach modifier 51 to [...]

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