Updates on coding in dermatology - 18/07/24
, Dirk Elston, MD b, Brent Moody, MD c, Steven Daveluy, MD d, Alina Bridges, MD e, Mollie MacCormack, MD f, Scott A.B. Collins, MD g, h, Mark Kaufmann, MD i, Alexander Miller, MD j, Daniel M. Siegel, MD k, lAbstract |
Correct coding is an important component of effective dermatology practice management. Over the past several years there have been updates to many commonly used codes within dermatology. This review highlights many of these updates, such as: the skin biopsy codes have been subdivided to reflect the different biopsy techniques. The definition of complex linear repairs has been updated and clarified. Outpatient and inpatient evaluation and management visits have new coding guidelines to determine level of care. Dermatopathology consultation codes have been updated and category III codes related to digital pathology have been created. Understanding the details and nuances of each of these categories of codes is vital to ensuring appropriate coding is performed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : coding, Common Procedural Terminology, practice management
Abbreviations used : CPT, E&M, MDM
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Vol 91 - N° 2
P. 324-330 - août 2024 Retour au numéro
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