tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 30

Part B Coding Coach: Don't Let Trach Tube Procedure Claims Get You Down

Expert advice on global days and bundling rules to ensure your trach tube claims are spot on. If your general surgeon changes a tracheotomy tube, should you always charge a 31502 service? And do you know how to pick the right code for tracheostomy procedures? To answer these and related coding questions, follow our expert tips to help with all your trach claims so you can avoid the pitfalls and seize the opportunities for legitimate pay. Tip 1: Focus on Tracheostomy Method If your surgeon places a temporary breathing tube without creating a surgical opening in the trachea, you...

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