tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 42

Part B Coding Coach: Dodge These Vein Treatment Myths for Blemish-Free Claims

Tip: Treatments can be the same for spider veins and varicose veins, but be familiar with the different options. With treatments for spider veins and varicose veins becoming common in dermatology practices, you need to be aware of the rules for coding and billing these procedures – and on the lookout for these myths that could be holding you back from your deserved reimbursement. Myth: Spider veins and varicose veins are interchangeable terms. Reality: They are very different – not only in presentation, but also in reimbursement rules, say experts. The problematic veins your dermatologist is most likely to...

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