tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 12

Battle Biopsy Coding Challenges and Unlock Reimbursement With 3 Essential Tips

Tip: Pathology won't change your CPT code, but may change your ICD-9 choice. If you don't recognize when you can -- and can't -- separately report a biopsy and a procedure, you could be giving up deserved reimbursement. Biopsies are vital procedures that general surgeons use in a multitude of locations on and in the body to diagnose and monitor many diseases. Follow these expert biopsy coding tips to ensure you capture every piece of the biopsy procedures your surgeon performs. Wait For the Pathology Report To Choose Dx You should always wait until the pathology report comes back...

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