Archive for Dermatology Coding Tips
Blepharoplasty Coding Information & Procedure
Here are the diagnosis codes typically associated with medically necessary blepharoplasties. We also provide some helpful dermatology coding tips in making Medicare or your insurance carrier cover your procedures.
Prior to performing a blepharoplasty, the patient would need to have a visual examination by either an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. E&M Codes: 92081-92083 (Visual Examination, unilateral or [...]
Dermatology Merkel Cell Coding 2010
Although your Merkel cell cancer and unspecified nature neoplasm coding familiarity is under attack from the added ICD-9 codes specificity, you can still protect your practice from incorrect entries by following these simple rules.
ICD-9 2010 bvrings you specific options for Merkel cell carcinoma which will allow for more accurate coding and prevents you from lumping [...]
Helpful Modifier Information
Modifiers are a critical component of coding and using them incorrectly will result in lost revenue and possible audits. Know your modifiers and reduce the risk of lost revenue and improve compliance. Below you will find a brief overview of common modifiers used in medicine. Modifier guidelines continue to change so you should always have [...]
Incision & Drainage Coding
Incision & Drainage
CPT codes 10060/10061, 10080/10081, 10120/10121, 10140, 10160 and 10180
Code Descriptions
10060 I & D of abscess (cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, or paronychia); simple or single
10061 I & D of abscess (cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
10080 Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; simple
10081 Incision and [...]