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tci Part B Insider - 2021 Issue Q2
Part B Coding Coach: Tackle GI Imaging Services Coding With These Top Tips
Hint: Examine the specific area visualized before selecting a code.
Most providers who perform upper endoscopies also send claims for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) services. But, coding these imaging procedures can be tricky, and that’s why it’s critical to know the ins and outs.
Why? Just when you learn the ropes of one EUS code group, the documentation could take twists and turns that prompt you to consider using unlisted codes or appending modifiers.
To get the scoop on how to report your EUS services, check out these quick tips.
Examine Extent of Use
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