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Proper Use of the 59 Modifier

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Proper Use of the 59 Modifier
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What are the Proper Ways to Use the 25 Modifier?

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What are the Proper Ways to Use the 25 Modifier?
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Same or Similar Rule with Respect to Ankle Foot Orthoses

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

How is one able to determine whether the Same or Similar Rule with respect to Ankle Foot Orthoses applies and how should it be addressed?
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What is the Active Care Requirement regarding “At Risk, Routine Foot Care?

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What is the Active Care Requirement regarding “At Risk, Routine Foot Care?
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What are the Postoperative Global Periods and What is Included in them?

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Minor Surgery: Any CPT code that has a Global Period of “0” or “10” days is classified as a Minor Surgical Procedure. Major Surgery: Any CPT code that has a Global Period of “90” days is classified as a Major Surgical Procedure.
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Performing Nail Debridements

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Can an Unlicensed Individual Perform Nail Debridements Under the License of a DPM and Can the Service be Billed to Medicare?
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IMPLANT vs. FOREIGN BODY

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What are the new rules that went into effect on January 1, 2022 for the removal of hardware? I am not sure whether to bill for the removal of an implant or for the removal of a foreign body. How do you distinguish between an implant and a foreign body?
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Billing Veruca

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

I was discussing with my biller verruca follow-ups. Most of these are #15 blade debridements in the process of reducing the hyperkeratosis and verrucous tissue to allow topical medication to work. With most of these, as I am managing the attempted eradication of the wart, I bill a 99212 (I am a conservative biller). However, you hear colleagues (most of the time it’s not good) talking about using 17110 (Destruction of benign lesion. In its description it states surgical curettement and by destruction I would assume this means removal. So I don’t think 17110 is the appropriate code to bill. What are your thoughts? The other one is 11300, which is shaving benign lesions: Is this appropriate for verruca? I am thinking this is more shaves for biopsies. So, in the end, am I stuck using 99212 for verruca follow-ups such as I have described? Or is there another option?
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X-Rays Performed in a Podiatrist's Office

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What are the guidelines and documentation requirements for X-rays being performed in a podiatrist’s office?
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Diagnosis Code for CPT 11719

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

“What diagnosis code should be used for CPT 11719, NON-dystrophic toenail debridement?”
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