tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue Q3

CPT® Coding: Learn the Fundamentals of 38531 Coding With 2 Helpful Tips

Prevent unexpected denials by keeping an eye out for bundled services. When 2019 arrived, it introduced a brand new, and especially useful, code for the reporting of inguinofemoral lymph node biopsies. With the addition of 38531 (Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)) to the CPT® manual, you’ve no longer got to think outside the box when reporting these nuanced procedures. But as you’re all too familiar, with new codes come new responsibilities. Read on for some expert advice to steer you clear of any potential pitfalls with 38531 reporting. Tip 1: Distinguish Site, Approach...

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