tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 9

CODING COACH: Stop Catheter Coding Mistakes From Draining Your Reimbursement

Tip: An E/M code might be appropriate for cath removal -- here's how to know. Even if catheterizations are commonplace in your office, the coding for catheter insertions and removals has many nuances that can trip you up. Take a look at these expert tips to ensure you're capturing every catheter procedure dollar your physician deserves.Choose From 3 Insertion Codes When your physician performs a catheter insertion, you'll choose from three codes, says Christy Shanley,CPC,billing manager for the University of California, Irvine department of urology. You'll choose the most appropriate code from: • 51701 -- Insertion...

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