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KX Modifier to Get Paid for Orthotics

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

“If orthotics are not covered by Medicare, if the KX modifier is appended to L3000-RT and L3000-LT, I am getting paid. Is it wrong to use the KX modifier to get paid for orthotics?”
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Difference between an Asterisk and a Non-Asterisk Systemic Disease with Respect to "At Risk," Routine Foot Care

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What is the difference between an asterisk and a non-asterisk systemic disease with respect to “At Risk,” Routine Foot Care?
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Updates Regarding CPT codes 11730 and 11750

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Updates Regarding CPT codes 11730 and 11750
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When Patient Asks for Claim to be Resubmitted

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What is one to do when a patient wants a claim to be resubmitted after her deductible is met when the claim was originally submitted prior to the deductible being met?
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Guidelines for Billing E/M Service Based Upon Total Time

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What are the guidelines/rules for billing an E/M service based upon total time?
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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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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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