tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 14
Part B Coding Coach: Ace Your Diagnostic Angiogram Coding--Our Experts Show You How
3 exceptions allow you to report angiograms separately from prior onesIf you-re wondering whether you can report diagnostic angiograms separately, we-ll untangle the CCI angiogram knots and show you when and how you can earn extra reimbursement by ethically reporting a diagnostic angiogram code in addition to other services. Delve Into Diagnostic Angiograms The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) limits your angiogram coding options. Some edits are -no-brainers,- says Jackie Miller, RHIA, CPC, senior coding consultant for Coding Strategies Inc. in Powder Springs, Ga.Example: You can't get paid for both a bilateral renal angiogram (75724, Angiography, renal, bilateral...
To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci Part B Insider.
Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.