tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 17

Part B Coding Coach: 3 Steps Help You Translate Your Hysterectomy Claims into Common Sense

Find out why knowing the weight of the uterus is so important. Don't just correct your hysterectomy claims -- perfect them by narrowing down your possible coding choices. By following these three steps, you'll find the right hysterectomy code every time. Key: According to Donna C. Kroening, CPC, COBGC, reimbursement manager for the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, when you code hysterectomies, you'll have to review these factors in this order: approach size/weight extent of uterus removed additional procedures performed. Step 1: Analyze Your Ob-gyn's Approach First, you need to decide what approach...

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