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Recurrent IPK and Treatment (Updated September, 2024)
“I have a patient who returns to the office for recurrent six intractable porokeratosis. I have treated this situation for the patient about three months previously and I billed CPT code 17110 after treating it with an application of Cantharone. Can I bill CPT 17110 at this second visit?”
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FDA Recalls
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CPT 20550
“We performed a heel injection on the right foot for a patient with plantar fasciitis. I used CPT 20550 -RT. UnitedHealthcare denied the claim stating we could not prove we injected a substance on a CPT code that requires it. I discussed this with the “MARS” auditor and that was her comment. Any suggestions on why this was denied and how to correct it?”
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FDA Recalls
Coding
Consultation E/M Coding
If a patient that has Traditional Medicare and a secondary coinsurance, when, if ever, is it appropriate or is it payable to bill for a consultation code such as CPT 99243 or CPT 99244?
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FDA Recalls