tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

Nosebleed Coding: 5 Key Tips Help You Code Nasal Hemorrhages With Ease

Hint: Differentiate simple from complex to nail the coding rules. When patients present to the ED with nosebleeds, it can be challenging to determine the right code to report, since CPT® contains five nasal hemorrhage-control codes. However, if you understand simple versus complex, initial versus subsequent, and when to code endoscopic hemorrhage control, you’ll be on the path to swifter payment. Check out these five quick tips to put you on the path to accurate nosebleed control coding. 1. File 30901-30903 for Frontal Bleeding In many cases, the ED provider will use cautery and/or packing to control anterior...

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