tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 32

Part B Coding Coach: Clinch Foreign Body Removal Claims With These Expert Tips

Hint: Check for incision before reporting FBR codePatients who report to your physician for foreign-body removal (FBR) present a challenge for coders. And with the autumn leaves falling, more outdoor work for your patients could mean a rush of FBRs for your physician.When your physician removes a foreign body from a patient's skin, including subcutaneous or accessory structures, you-ll typically code either 10120 (Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple) or 10121 (... complicated) for the encounter, depending on specifics.But to code your FBR encounters properly, you-ll need to know the difference between a simple...

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