tci Part B Insider - 2020 Issue Q3

Part B Coding Coach: Ace Debridement Coding with 4 Tips

Warning: Beware of bundling problems. Debridement of damaged tissue is common in surgical cases, and procedure codes that describe or include debridement are plentiful, which can cause confusion over the right codes to choose. Sometimes just seeing the word in an op report can make you uncertain about how to approach the coding. Read on to learn how our experts’ tips can point you to the correct code family and help you pick the right debridement code in every situation. Tip 1: Navigate Integumentary Debridement Section You’ll find lots of options for debridement reporting in the CPT® Integumentary...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci Part B Insider.


Keep pace with evolving Medicare regulations with timely analysis of critical updates interpreted in an easy-to-follow, easy-to-apply format. Your subscription to TCI’s Part B Insider will equip you to navigate code and guideline changes, CCI edits, and revisions to modifiers, the fee schedule, OIG target areas, and more.

  • Current newsletters added each month
  • Fully searchable archives - over 4800 articles
  • ALL years/issues back to 2003 organized by year and issue
  • Codes mentioned in articles are linked to Code Information pages
  • Code Information pages link back to related articles

This feature is currently unavailable for online purchase. For more information, please call 801-770-4203 or Contact Us.

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.