'Multiple procedure' presentation slideshows

AAP Survey Overview

AAP Survey Overview. William J. Cromie, MD FAAP. Observations. In the future, provide full operative notes. What is unstated creates problems for coders. Conservative versus aggressive coding. Chose two or more codes when one code adequately described service performed.

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The Scale Compiler

Presented by Rosh Dhanawade and Doug Wise. The Scale Compiler. SCALE-Who and Where. A S calable C ompiler for A na l ytical E xperiments UMASS (Amherst)-Scale Compiler Group University of Texas (Austin)-Second University Involved. SCALE-Source. Parses-C, FORTRAN, Java-byte-code

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Matching CPT code with an ICD 10 code, this would seem to be a very straightforward process but there are always variations/exceptions to everything. Sometimes, there are related services that the physician is performing, global periods to contend with, etc. Modifiers will clarify extenuating circumstances, which should allow for payment when they otherwise may not. That said, the improper use of modifiers can be the cause of claim denials just as not using a modifier can be. When using modifiers, make sure you clearly understand what the modifier entails.

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