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Simplify CPT coding for spinal excisions and decompression procedures
When reporting CPT codes for spinal excisions and decompression procedures, coders must consider the approach used, spinal levels operated on, number of providers involved, and more.

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Home in on CPT coding for hemorrhoid treatments
Hemorrhoids are the third most common outpatient gastrointestinal diagnosis in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, writes about symptoms of hemorrhoids and CPT coding for treatment.
The ABCs of MUEs: Wrap in CPT service caps for correct billing in 2020
Coders will find a wide range of CPT and HCPCS Level II codes that have been assigned medically unlikely edits (MUE) this year. Review new MUE values that went live January 1 for codes involving drug injections as well as E/M, radiology, and therapy services. 
Healthcare News: CMS highlights incorrect billing of HCPCS code for electro-acupuncture devices
Providers need to clean up coding for electro-acupuncture devices, according to CMS. In Special Edition MLN Matters 20001, the agency noted that some providers are incorrectly coding these devices using HCPCS Level II code L8679 (implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type).
Q&A: Distinguish between segmental and non-segmental spinal instrumentation
Q: What is the difference between segmental and non-segmental spinal instrumentation?  
 

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Intestinal obstruction varies in severity, from partial or intermittent obstruction that usually resolves without intervention, to complete obstruction that requires surgery and may lead to intestinal gangrene and perforation. Coders should assign an ICD-10-CM code from subcategory K91.3- (postprocedural intestinal obstruction) when the documentation indicates the obstruction is a complication following a procedure, based on whether the obstruction is partial, complete, or unspecified.

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