by Medical Billing | May 23, 2019 | CPT modifiers
COVERAGE OUT OF STATE A member, who is temporarily out of the state but still a resident of Arizona, is entitled to receive AHCCCS benefits under any of the following conditions: 1. Medical services are required because of a medical emergency. Documentation of the...
by Medical Billing | May 2, 2019 | CPT modifiers
Define Medical necessity: Medical necessity of a service is the overarching criterion for payment in addition to the individual requirements of a CPT code. It would not be medically necessary or appropriate to bill a higher level of evaluation and management service...
by Medical Billing | Mar 29, 2019 | CPT modifiers
ARIZON HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROVIDER BILLING MANUALGENERAL INFORMATIONAll Arizona residents can apply for AHCCCS services or the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) program. There are many programs that individuals may qualify for in...
by Medical Billing | Jan 10, 2019 | CPT modifiers
Coding Code DescriptionCPT81538 Oncology (lung), mass spectrometric 8-protein signature, including amyloid A, utilizing serum, prognostic and predictive algorithm reported as good versus poor overall survival Proteomic Testing for Targeted Therapy in Non-Small Cell...
by Medical Billing | Dec 29, 2018 | CPT modifiers
Coding Code Description CPT0003U Oncology (ovarian) biochemical assays of five proteins (apolipoprotein A-1, CA 125 II, follicle stimulating hormone, human epididymis protein 4, transferrin), utilizing serum, algorithm reported as a likelihood score – is specific to...
by Medical Billing | Dec 8, 2018 | CPT modifiers
Code Description CPT0345T Transcatheter mitral valve repair percutaneous approach via the coronary sinus0483T Transcatheter mitral valve implantation/replacement (TMVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture, when performed (new...
by Medical Billing | Nov 27, 2018 | CPT modifiers
Coding Code Description CPT33340 Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed,...
by Medical Billing | Nov 8, 2018 | CPT modifiers
IntroductionProlotherapy therapy (proliferative therapy) is a method to try to heal joints and connective tissue. A solution is injected in the area. The solution irritates the tissue, causing inflammation. This inflammation is supposed to stimulate the...
by Medical Billing | Oct 24, 2018 | CPT modifiers
IntroductionMagnetic resonance – guided high – intensity ultrasound uses two technologies: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. It is a noninvasive procedure, which means the skin is not cut . MRI uses a magnetic...
by Medical Billing | Aug 24, 2018 | CPT modifiers
DENTAL BILLING:Dental services provided in the clinic setting (hospital or free-standing) are to be billed using the APG payment methodology. The only exception to this policy is orthodonture, which is to be billed to the dental practitioner fee schedule and not to...
Recent Comments