november 2014 medical coding q&a webinar

Coding Certification Q & AWebinar- November 2014

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November 2014 Coding Certification

Q&A Webinar

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Modifier 59 meets XE, XP, XS, XU

I received a notice from AAPC stating that CMS is establishing

the following new modifiers (referred to collectively

as-X{EPSU} modifiers) to define specific subsets of the 59 modifier:

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V Codes

I get confused when looking for V codes. They are mixed

into the index. What keywords will help me find the right V

code.

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History of Cancer*

Understanding Primary, Secondary and personal hx of

CA

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E Codes

Can you please review E-codes for ICD-9-CM and how

things will change with ICD-10?

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Thyroidectomy Practice Exam Question

A patient has the lower 1/2 portion of the right lobe of the thyroid as well as the lower 1/3 of the left

lobe and the isthmus excised. What CPT® code(s) are reported? [POLL]

A) 60240-52B) 60212 X2C) 60210-LT, 60210-RTD) 60212

ANSWER

Spinal Fusion Practice Exam Question

The surgeon performed anterior fusion from L1 to L3, What CPT code(s) are reported? [POLL]

A) 22630, 22632B) 22558, 22585 X2C) 22630, 22585 X2D) 22558, 22585

22558 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace; lumbar

22585 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace; each

additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

22630 Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare

interspace, single interspace; lumbar

22632 Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare

interspace, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary

procedure)

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Patient was admitted to the hospital and his attending

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Follow up hospital visit 99232?

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Exam Tips

Should I eliminate ICD-9 or CPT codes first on the

CPC exam?

I am going to attend the exam on 23rd Nov, any

suggestions please would be great thanks.

ICD 10

I’ve taken the ICD 10 courses what do I do now?

Once CPC, is there a deadline for ICD-10 test?

Certification

Can you get a job with a CPC? Would another

certificate or degree be more helpful in finding a

job?

What would be a good specialty to start out with in

coding?

CPC, CPC-H and CIC

What is the difference between a CPC and CPC-H

real world coding work and the new CIC?

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You mention Supercoder as reference, is it AAPC

coder tool?

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