tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 15

Part B Coding Coach: Don't Let Catheter Coding Mistakes Drain Your Reimbursement

Tip: Check to see whether an E/M code is appropriate for cath removals. Even if catheterizations are commonplace in your office, the coding for catheter insertions and removals has many nuances that can trip you up. Take a look at these expert tips to ensure youre capturing every catheter procedure dollar your physician deserves. Choose From 3 Insertion Codes When your physician performs a catheter insertion, youll choose from three codes, says Christy Shanley, CPC, billing manager for the University of California, Irvine department of urology. Look at thefollowing codes: " 51701 -- Insertion of nonindwelling bladder catheter (e...

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