tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 7

Hemorrhoids: Selecting the Wrong Internal Procedure Code Could Cost You $255

One note allows mixed codes for internal procedures. A quick glance at the CPT® “Anus” section reveals three codes specifically for internal hemorrhoids. That might lead you to believe those are your only choices when your general surgeon treats internal hemorrhoids — but you would be wrong — and missing the other choices could cost your surgery practice plenty.  Let our experts walk you through the fine print to make sure you accurately report your surgeon’s work and capture all the pay she deserves for treating internal hemorrhoids. Coder background: Hemorrhoids are a plexus of veins...

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