decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 10 (October)
Ask a Part B News expert: How do you bill abdominal paracentesis?
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Article Overview
This article answers a Medicare billing question about abdominal paracentesis performed in an ambulatory surgery center. It is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff who need a quick check on whether the service may be separately reportable under professional and facility components, and it points readers to the relevant ASC payment schedule resource for further review.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether a commonly performed procedure is addressed in the ASC payment schedule and whether both professional and facility billing may be relevant in that setting.
What You Will Learn
- Which part of the Medicare billing landscape this procedure question relates to
- How ASC payment schedule references affect billing review for this service
- Where to look for the official payment schedule resource cited in the article
- What kinds of billing components are being discussed for the procedure setting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Physician office personnel
- Ambulatory surgery center staff
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