Coding Certification Q & AWebinar- March 2015

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Poll - What region of the country are you from?

J1 Status Indicator*

Any chance we can learn more about the J1 status indicator?

ANSWER

Single claims where a bilateral procedure is secondary to either another bilateral procedure, or any other higher valued procedure, and the provider is an ASC.

The issue comes when the provider bills multiple bilateral procedures...

ANSWER

Bilateral, Multiple Surgery

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Poll - What AAPC coding credential do you HAVE?

LVAD/RVAD for CV Surgery

Can you review the LVAD/RVAD insertion codes for CV surgery?

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ICD 9 Sequence for OV

What is the correct icd 9 sequence for OV screening colonoscopy with signs and symptoms?

ie: phys documents screening colonoscopy visit but also states pt has GERD & abdominal pain.he wants to code: 530.81, 789.00, v76.51 ANSWER

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Skin Grafts*

If you have a patient that is getting an autologous split thickened graft, taken from the thigh and attached to the tip of the nose, it is alright to use one code like 15120 for the harvesting and attachment? It is ok and you don't need two codes, how do I know when to use one or two codes for a procedure?

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From one of our CCO Practice Exams:

During surgery to remove a malignant neoplasm of laryngeal cartilages, one frozen section is sent for pathological consultation to confirm the adequacy of the surgical margins. A second specimen required frozen sections on two tissue blocks. What CPT® code(s) are reported by the pathologist?

ANSWER

Pathology Consultation Coding

Modifiers (58 & 59)

Can you give me examples of situations that need modifiers for CPT … especially 58 and 59?

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● When is the deadline date to pass the ICD-10-CM proficiency exam? 12/31/2015

● Is it true we have one year to take the proficiency exam after ICD-10 goes into effect?

No, 12/31/15 is the deadline to obtain your proficiency and retain your certification.

● So anyone who intends to, or already codes, will they need to take this proficiency exam? Can it be taken later by those who are still schooling?

If you are taking the CPC exam in 2015, you will need to take the assessment before 12/31/15. If you plan to test in 2016, the CPC exam will include ICD-10-CM, so you will no longer need to take a proficiency exam too.

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● Are they going to be doing a Certification in ICD-10 or just the proficiency assessment?

In 2016, the CPC exam will include ICD-10 if there is no delay in implementation.

● If I have just passed my CPC exam and have a CPC-A credential, will I still have to complete the proficiency exam by December 31?

Yes you will. Plan to take it prior to the deadline of 12/31/15

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ICD-10-CM Proficiency FAQs(more info: www.aapc.com)

HCC Coding Question 250.xx

If you have 2 HCC codes in the same category such as 250.40 and 250.50 what is the trumping rule?

ANSWER

BCCA excision advancement flap includes cartilage excision too?

ANSWER

BCCA Excision Advancement Flap

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Time Management

I'm struggling with Time Management too ... thanks great question Good Luck I'm sitting too first try in July 25 -Evelyn

CPC Course

If someone takes the CPC course which has the ICD 9 CM module will they be trained on ICD 10 or they will need to take that course separately? -Zane

CMC Certification

I have a Certified Medical Coding with PMI. Now when I am a member with AAPC and CCO I never see a CMC. Is this going to hurt me , I compare it to a CPC. -Sandy

Length of Laceration

If the physician doesn't give the length of a laceration in ER should you query him or can you use what the ER nurse documented in her flowsheet?

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