tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 9

Focus on 4 Steps to Get a Leg Up on Varicose Vein Treatments

Remember some payers might not pay for the care.  Spider vein and varicose vein treatments are increasingly common procedures in outpatient centers, which makes correct coding imperative. Follow the expert advice below to file pain-free claims. Step 1: Know the Treatment Injection Basics Your best starting point for coding these procedures is gaining an understanding of the difference between the two categories:  Spider veins: Also known as telangiectases or roadmap veins are “very tiny superficial blood vessels that increase in size over time and commonly occur on the legs,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology...

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