tci Part B Insider - 2019 Issue 5

Part B Coding Coach: Don’t Let Unlisted Procedures Impact Your Paycheck

Home in on these five details for coding success. Unlisted procedures might seem like the bane of a coder’s existence since you’re trained to always report the best-fitting, most accurate code for a service. When no such code exists, you might have to turn to an “unlisted” code that’s a catch-all for a range of procedures rather than a specific service. All hope isn’t lost, however, because you can still score reimbursement for your provider. You just have to pay special attention to multiple details. Detail 1: ‘Close’ Doesn’t Count for Coding...

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