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10 ICD-10-PCS Coding Questions to Test Your Skills

Take this quiz to identify where you need to focus your learning.

Think you have nailed down ICD-10-PCS code changes effective Oct. 1, 2018? Have you studied the ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines while familiarizing yourself with the 2019 code changes?

For several months now, you’ve been reporting 2019 PCS codes, and your success rate probably grows with each claim. Let’s test your knowledge of 2019 ICD-10-PCS codes, guidelines, tables, and device characters to ensure your coding continues to stay on track throughout the rest of the year.

Question 1: How many ICD-10-PCS code changes went into effect on Oct. 1, 2018?

Answer: There aren’t many ICD-10-PCS code changes effective Oct. 1, 2018. In all, you’ll find 392 new and eight revised codes in your 2019 ICD-10-PCS code book. You’ll also no longer notice that 216 codes were deleted from the code set.

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10 ICD-10-PCS Coding Questions to Test Your Skills

10 ICD-10-PCS Coding Questions to Test Your Skills

Take this quiz to identify where you need to focus your learning.

Think you have nailed down ICD-10-PCS code changes effective Oct. 1, 2018? Have you studied the ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines while familiarizing yourself with the 2019 code changes?

For several months now, you’ve been reporting 2019 PCS codes, and your success rate probably grows with each claim. Let’s test your knowledge of 2019…

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Advice for Combatting #HIPAA Noncompliance in 2019

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Nail These FAQs to Secure Your 2019 Claims & Reimbursement!

Keep your medical coding books handy.

Physician practices have been using the new CPT® and ICD-10 codes for a while now, and many have struggled with the best ways to incorporate them into their practice. In this article we cover some frequently-asked questions (FAQs) relating to 2019 code changes along with answers that can guide your reporting:

Question 1: Our gastroenterologist removed a PEG tube for a patient in the office and did not replace it. We are not sure which code to use here. Should we use the new code 43762?

Answer: No, in this situation, you cannot use the 2019 code 43762 as this code only applies if the gastroenterologist removed the PEG tube and then placed another one. In its place, the best bet for a PEG tube removal in the office is to report the proper outpatient E/M code – 99201-99215 – which you should choose based on the physician’s documentation.

Question 2: How should we report ulcerative blepharitis of the left upper eyelid following the overhaul of blepharitis codes?

Answer: As you know, new codes in 2019 ICD-10 coding books expanded the blepharitis codes to allow you a way to report additional eyelids, when affected. But that does not mean there are new codes for every blepharitis condition.

If the patient has ulcerative blepharitis of the left upper eyelid, you’ll report H01.014 (Ulcerative blepharitis, left upper eyelid). Here you’ll report it the same way as you reported in 2018.

What’s different though is that in the 2019 new code set, you can report just one code when more than one eyelid is affected with blepharitis, contrary to the old way, which requires you to bill multiple codes when you treat multiple eyelids. The new codes include: H01.00A, H01.00B, H01.01A, H01.01B, H01.02A, and H01.02B.

So, make sure you report blepharitis using the “business as usual” approach unless multiple eyelids are affected.

Question 3: Which of the two new ERG codes – 92273 or 92274 – apply to pattern ERG?

Answer: Sadly, neither of these CPT® codes – 92273 or 92274 – represents the right way to report pattern ERG. The fact is CPT® 2019 introduced not two but three codes, and one of them is a Category III code – 0509T – Electroretinography (ERG) with interpretation and report, pattern (PERG). And, that’s why you may have overlooked it.

For your scenario, the appropriate code would be 0509T as your physician performed a pattern ERG. Look up the introductory note to the section of CPT® where these codes are listed …If the technique used is not specifically named in the descriptors of codes 92273, 92274, or 0509T, go for the unlisted code 92499.

Thus, all of your ERG services will not always fit into one of the three codes mentioned above. In some cases, your best bet will be 92499. That’s why it’s very important to read the documentation carefully to confirm the ERG type prior to selecting the correct code.

Question 4: What’s the difference between the new elastography codes for 2019 – 76981 and 76892?

Answer: CPT® 2019 deleted the temporary ultrasound elastography code +0346T and replaced it with a couple of new codes – 76981 and 76982. The difference between the two procedures depends on the type of tissue being examined. So, for example, if you are performing a US elastography procedure on diseased liver tissue, you will select 76981 as the provider is imaging an organ. On the contrary, if the provider performs a US elastography on diseased tissue not affecting a particular internal organ, you would use the code 76982.

Have More Questions? Here’s a Simple Solution

Are you still facing challenges about which of the 2019 codes to use or how the revisions or deletions impact your procedure and diagnosis coding? Even though it’s a costly annual expense, bottom-line is you really should have new versions of CPT®, ICD-10 and HCPCS medical coding books each year.

Best bet:

Get TCI’s 2019 medical coding book bundles — and save on your ICD-10, CPT®, and HCPCS resources (including AMA coding books)! You’ll nail down 2019 diagnostic and procedure code changes and get all the details you’ll need for accurate reporting without spending much.

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Four FAQs Help Guide Your 2019 CPT® And ICD-10 Reporting - TCI

Four FAQs Help Guide Your 2019 CPT® And ICD-10 Reporting – TCI

Keep your medical coding books handy.

Physician practices have been using the new CPT® and ICD-10 codes for a while now, and many have struggled with the best ways to incorporate them into their practice. In this article we cover some frequently-asked questions (FAQs) relating to 2019 code changes along with answers that can guide your reporting:

Question 1: Our gastroenterologist removed a PEG…

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Stay on Top of These ICD-10 Updates to Keep Your Reporting on Track in 2019

Stay on Top of These ICD-10 Updates to Keep Your Reporting on Track in 2019

It’s that time of year again! As you prepare to flip the calendar to 2019, don’t forget to take some time to look back and review key 2018 ICD-10 updates, as these will factor significantly into your coding, compliance, and reimbursement for the coming year.

CMS Released Nearly 500 ICD-10-CM Code Changes for 2019

This summer, CMS released 470 + changes to the 2019 ICD-10-CM code set— including…

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The 2019 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code changes were released earlier than last year — but you cannot afford to postpone your preparations for Oct. 1. For ICD-10-CM, there are 279 new, 143 revised, and 51 deleted codes while for ICD-10-PCS, there are 392 additions, eight revisions, and 216 deletions.

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Buy 2019 ICD-10 Code Books Bundle - TCI

Buy 2019 ICD-10 Code Books Bundle – TCI

The 2019 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code changes were released earlier than last year — but you cannot afford to postpone your preparations for Oct. 1. For ICD-10-CM, there are 279 new, 143 revised, and 51 deleted codes while for ICD-10-PCS, there are 392 additions, eight revisions, and 216 deletions.

Many of the 2019 ICD-10-CM codes focus on intricacies of disorders — from acute appendicitis and…

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ICD-10-CM Code Changes: There’s More to It Than Meets the Eye

To understand rule-out rules better and steer clear of inconsistencies, refer to current official ICD-10 coding guidelines. Be sure to report any inconsistencies and unique rules to your teammates and supervisors. Equip yourself and your staff with reliable and updated ICD-10 coding books, ICD-10 cheatsheets, and ICD-10 newsletters.

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2019 ICD-10-CM Code Changes - TCI

2019 ICD-10-CM Code Changes – TCI

It’s been over a month since your practice started referring to 2019 ICD-10 coding books. You may be facing several challenges as you attempt to incorporate the new and revised diagnosis codes. Allow us to help by drawing your attention to a few unique scenarios.

A. Avoid Confusion Over New Expanded ICD-10-CM Codes

If you’ve gone through the 2019 ICD-10-CM code updatesclosely, you’ve possibly…

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Four Pillars of Successful Medical Practice  - The Coding Institute

Four Pillars of Successful Medical Practice  – The Coding Institute

Get the winning edge with practice management guidance that delivers results.

Revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, efficient business processes  –  the broad responsibilities and intricate requirements of practice management are endless. Drop one ball in the daily juggle and the fallout could be devastating.

If there’s one person in your office who needs to…

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Stay on top of the latest code and guideline changes, as well as regulatory updates and revisions to CCI bundles, modifiers, payer policies, the physician fee schedule, the OIG work plan, TPE, RACs, and more with Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement.

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What is New 2019 ICD-10-CM Codes? - TCI

What is New 2019 ICD-10-CM Codes? – TCI

Pay Attention to These New 2019 ICD-10-CM Codes to Maximize Reimbursement Success

The newest changes to the ICD-10-CM code set will go into effect in just a few days – but if you’re still waiting for the arrival of your 2019 ICD-10 coding books to start your preparation, here’s an overview of some new codes you’re using for your specialty effective Oct. 1:

Cardiology: Welcome New Cerebral…

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5 Non-physician Practitioner (NPP) Myths

5 Non-physician Practitioner (NPP) Myths

Bust These NPP Myths & Pave Your Path to Top Reimbursement

Hiring a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other nonphysician practitioner (NPP) can prove highly beneficial to your practice. However, billing NPP services is complex and tortured by myths and misunderstandings.

Let us help you dispel the fallacies responsible for so much confusion, so you can better understand NPP billing…