tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2002 Issue 5

Coding Alternatives May Allow Thrombolysis Reimbursement to Flow Freely

Thrombolytics, with open blocked vasculature, have been used in the emergency department for years to treat patients with specific heart conditions. More recently, these medications are being administered to stroke patients to relieve immediate symptoms, minimize damage and reduce long-term effects. With either the more conventional or the emerging application of this therapy, reimbursement is not assured. Coders play a significant role in the payment process by learning the appropriate codes to assign and by understanding which alternative codes might be accepted if the initial claim is rejected by payers.Reporting Coronary Thrombolysis Individuals presenting to the ED with...

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