Q: A physician debrides a hyperkeratotic lesion on a patient’s left foot, second toe. During the same encounter, he performs a debridement of the five toenails. Which CPT codes and modifiers would be reported for this procedure?
Q: A patient underwent a diagnostic nasal endoscopy at 10 a.m. At 7 p.m., the patient developed an epistaxis and the physician had to use some complex cauterizing techniques to control the nosebleed. How would the physician’s services in this scenario be reported?
Our experts answer questions about finding the right assessment tool for reporting social determinants of health, choosing CPT modifiers for same-day services, and more.
Q: I’ve heard some facilities are beginning to incorporate ICD-11, even though it is not yet implemented in the U.S. How can coders help their providers transition to ICD-11?
Q: What advice can you give pertaining to clinical documentation requirements to properly report CPT codes for vaginal deliveries after cesarean (VBAC) procedures?
Q: How would a coder report a coronary artery bypass graft complicated by ineffective external cardiac device insertion, subsequent removal, and intra-aortic balloon pump placement?
Q: One of our providers used a Jada device on a patient post-delivery, but I cannot find the corresponding CPT code. What is the CPT code for Jada device use?
Our experts answer questions about CPT reporting for use of a Jada intrauterine device after delivery, ICD-10-CM coding for other thrombophilia with atrial fibrillation, and more.
Q: Are coders required to report a social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10-CM code when a CPT code for an E/M service level is based on medical decision-making (MDM)?
Q: A patient’s previously implanted Impella, a small, catheter-based ventricular assist device, was removed and replaced due to an emergency. How would we report this in ICD-10-PCS and which DRG would it lead to?
Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular coding, ICD-10-PCS coding for removal of external heart assist devices, and more.
Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular conditions, documenting social determinants of health, and more.
