tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2024 Issue Q1

Part B Coding Coach: Follow 3 Steps To Bolster Bleeding Control Reporting

Hint: Don’t forget to review NCCI policies. During a surgical procedure or in the midst of a postoperative complication, physicians may have to control a patient’s bleeding. The variety of scenarios are endless as are the wide array of code choices, which can pose a challenge and lead to denials. Whether you’re a novice or an ace at coding bleeding scenarios, consider reviewing these three handy steps before you collate your report. Step 1: Recognize Bleeding Control Methods The operative report or the post-surgical visit report might mention a variety of terms that indicate the surgeon...

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