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News and Important InformationNew Article: Understanding Skin Biopsy Codes 2021/03/23 ICD-10-CM 2021 Codes for your Specialty Repair and Closure Classifications Modifiers: Reporting Wound Dressings ImagesCode SetsCPT CodesCPT Procedure Codes ICD-10-CM Diagnosis CodesICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes Special Dermatological ProceduresCPT Codes for Special Dermatological Procedures Surgical ProceduresCPT Codes for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Find-A-Code's Tools & ResourcesClick-A-DexFor quick drill-down and easy code selection. Build-A-CodeStep-by-step coding from all major code sets. NCCI Edits ValidatorValidate using NCCI edits for errors in code selection. Pro Fee CalculatorVerify Medicare Reimbursement and UCR Fees for Professional Services Commercial Payer PoliciesCommercial payer policies show what is covered Patient Responsibility CalculatorQuickly calculate patient payment Applicable LCDsWound Care Coding CompanionWound Care Coding Companion for Wound Care L37228 (A55909) Wound Care (L34587)Wound Care (L34587) Additional Links and ResourcesAAD Clinical GuidelinesAmerican Academy of Dermatology Clinical Guidelines AAD Quality MeasuresAmerican Academy of Dermatology Quality Measures The Dermatologist JournalThe Dermatologist Journal Drugs and Biologicals Pub-100 Ch 17Drugs and Biologicals Pub-100 Ch 17 Billing Requirements for OPPSBilling Requirements for OPPS Providers with Multiple Service Locations Select the title to see a summary and a link to the full article. April 29th, 2021 Coding Lesions and Soft Tissue Excisions| Published April 29th, 2021 There are several considerations to be aware of before assigning a code for lesions and soft tissue excisions.
The code selection will be determined upon the following:
Check the pathology reports, if any, to confirm Morphology (whether the neoplasm is benign, in-situ, malignant, or uncertain)
Technique
Topography (anatomic location)
The size
Tissue Level
Type of closure required
Layers ... March 23rd, 2021 Understanding Skin Biopsy Codes| Published March 23rd, 2021 A biopsy is a procedure to obtain only a portion of a lesion for a pathologic exam. According to the AMA, "The use of a biopsy procedure code (e.g., 11102, 11103) indicates that the procedure to obtain tissue for pathologic examination was performed independently, or was unrelated or distinct from other ... March 16th, 2021 ICD-10-CM 2021 Codes for your Specialty| Published March 16th, 2021
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Code: Description:S20.213A Contusion of bilateral front wall of thorax, initial encounterS20.213D Contusion of bilateral front wall of thorax, subsequent encounterS20.213S Contusion of bilateral front wall of thorax, sequelaS20.214A Contusion of ... August 10th, 2020 Modifier 50 — Four "Must Know" Tips For Getting Paid| Published August 10th, 2020 Modifiers added to an HCPCS or CPT© code alters the code description, providing clarity about the service for proper claim processing and reimbursement. Here are four things you must know about modifier 50 to ensure proper payment. - Modifiers are either informational or payment related. Informational modifiers provide additional... July 14th, 2020 Are NCCI Edits and Modifiers Just for Medicare?| Published July 14th, 2020 The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits were developed by CMS to help promote proper coding and control improper coding that leads to incorrect payments with part B claims. It is important to understand that NCCI edits do not include every possible code combination or every type of un-bundling combination. With that ... There are more articles. View all articles... View articles for the current specialty by subtopic: (There are no webinars at this time, please check back later.) Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCMS-Novitas Solutions: Specialty Exam: DermatologyCommonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZMedicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleNoridian Fee-for-Time Compensation Arrangements and Reciprocal Billing PoliciesNoridian: Allowed Amount ReductionsPhysician Assistant (PA) Resources NoridianPressure Ulcer GuidelinesSummary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by HHS (There are no podcasts at this time, please check back later.)
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