Documentation

Updates Regarding CPT codes 11730 and 11750

“I am trying to educate my physician about the documentation requirements for CPT 11721. He doesn’t think it’s important to document the number of nails debrided or even the method of debridement. Is there a resource you can point me to that specifically addresses this?” This was addressed last week. “Since it is stated – CPT 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more, why would it be necessary to document what instruments were used for debridement since any method would be accepted under this description?” This is part 2.

I am trying to educate my physician about the documentation requirements for CPT code 11721. He doesn’t think it’s important to document the number of nails debrided or even the method of debridement. Is there a resource you can point me to that specifically addresses this?

CGS's Medical Review staff will be conducting a complex post-pay service-specific medical review of HCPCS Codes L1902; L1906; L1971; L4396; L4397 (Ankle-Foot Orthosis). This review will be conducted because data analysis revealed that Jurisdiction B's allowed dollars for HCPCS Codes L1902; L1906; L1971; L4396; and L4397 were significantly above expected amounts. Additionally, the Orthotics policy group ranked #1 in total CERT errors.