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Q: Over the last few weeks, there have been quite a few articles in various newsletters about device credits. I’m not sure we have the best...Read More »

Q: What modifier should we report for acupuncture? Does this service fall under statutorialy excluded or non-covered services?Read More »

Q: Can you charge a cancelled surgery if the patient is not taken to the procedure room?Read More »

Q: What is the best way to handle an additional documentation request for a pre-payment targeted probe and educate audit issue?Read More »

Q: Are outpatient departments considered part of the therapy cap for hospital-owned facilities? If so, do we need to bill with modifier –KX (Type...Read More »

Q: Can a hospital bill for orthotic or prosthetic supplies (e.g., leg brace for a patient in the ED or clinic) on the hospital claim? What are the...Read More »

Q: Are we able to report the IV infusions performed in the emergency department under revenue code 0450? Or do we have to report it under revenue...Read More »

Q: When an acute rehabilitation hospital transfers a patient at 11:45 p.m. to an acute hospital emergency department, which sends the patient back...Read More »

Q: Is G0364 an add-on code requiring a primary procedure code of 38221?Read More »

Q: What is the best way to handle an additional documentation request for a pre-payment targeted probe and educate audit issue? Read More »