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Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia #2
How is percutaneous ganglion balloon compression rhizotomy of the trigeminal nerve reported? The diagnosis was Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Billing Separately for Diagnostic Angiograms
Our surgeon performed an aortogram with run-off to bilateral lower extremities. He then performed interventions in the left SFA and the left peroneal arteries. My question is regarding documentation of the diagnostic imaging Can he also bill for a diagnostic angiogram? What about catheterization to get there?
Office Evaluation and Management Codes: Is a History Required?
My coder just told me that for Office E/M services I no longer have to document a History. This doesn’t seem right to me.
E&M Coding Based on Time
When choosing the level of E&M we are confused about the History and Exam. If we choose a level of E&M based on time, does this time count toward total time, or is it only time spent on MDM?
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