tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 8

Procedure Notes: 3 Tips Perfect Your Trach Tube Claims

Watch global days, bundling rules for 31502. If your general surgeon changes a tracheotomy tube, should you always charge a 31502 service? And do you know how to pick the right code for tracheostomy procedures? To answer these and related coding questions, follow our expert tips to help with all your trach claims so you can avoid the pitfalls and seize the opportunities for legitimate pay. Tip 1: Focus on Tracheostomy Method If your surgeon places a temporary breathing tube without creating a surgical opening in the trachea, you should code the service as 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)...

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