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1. Modifier 25, Intravitreal Injections, and NCCI Bundles Clinical Applications.

Author

ASBELL, RIVA LEE

Subjects
TREATMENT of eye diseases, RETINAL diseases, TERMS & phrases, OPHTHALMIC surgery, RETINAL degeneration, RETINAL vein, RETINAL detachment, THERAPEUTICS, DISEASES
Abstract

The article discusses the clinical applications of Modifer 25, a procedural terminology, defined by the U.S. National Correct Coding Initiative in retinal medicine. The intravitreal injection as treatment is considered a minor surgical procedure including the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), branch retinal vein occlusion, and retinal detachment. The Current Procedural Terminology 67028 when used already includes the office visit.

Published
2013

2. Reimbursement Issues.

Author

Asbell, Riva Lee

Subjects
MEDICAL coding, PROSPECTIVE payment for surgical clinics, HEALTH insurance reimbursement, OPHTHALMIC surgery, GUIDELINES, HEALTH policy
Abstract

The article discusses the coding and reimbursement requirements in ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) based on medicare guidelines. Compliance issues for chart documentation as well as coding issues for multiple surgery rules, unlisted codes and modifiers are detailed. Information needed for operative reports are also provided.

Published
2011

3. Sharing Surgical Care With Non-retinal Physicians: Part 2.

Author

ASBELL, RIVA LEE

Subjects
OPHTHALMIC surgery, RETINAL surgery
Abstract

The article presents questions and answers related to eye surgery performed by non-retinal physicians including the use of modifiers 58. 78 and 79 coding for surgery and how to code a complex repair of posterior segment.

Published
2013

4. Responding to a Potpurri of Complex Surgical Coding Issues.

Author

Asbell, Riva Lee

Subjects
OPHTHALMIC surgery, RETINAL detachment
Abstract

The article presents questions and answers related to coding for ophthalmic surgery including if posterior capsulotomy performed with the vitrector billable when done together with retinal detachment repair surgery, and coding for removal of an infected orbital suture with the scleral buckle.

Published
2012

5. An Inadvertent Injection Raises Thorny Coding and Legal Issues.

Author

Asbell, Riva Lee

Subjects
OPHTHALMOLOGY, PAYMENT, INVOICES, OPHTHALMIC surgery, LASERS, LAW
Abstract

The article presents questions and answers related to ophthalmology including what coding to use for a patient who received an inadvertent intraocular injection of a steroid, how to bill a patient that undergone vitrectomy using indirect laser instead of endolaser, and the payment rules for multiple ophthalmic procedures administered on the same day.

Published
2009

7. Here's Help on 3 Rather Tricky Billing Questions.

Author

Asbell, Riva Lee

Subjects
OPHTHALMOLOGY, MEDICAL terminology, EYE diseases, OPHTHALMIC surgery
Abstract

The article presents questions and answers related to current procedural terminology (CPT) codes in ophthalmology including pars plana vitrectomy with removal of epiretinal cellular membrane, pneumoretinopexy, and tests using the Optos Panoramic200 technology.

Published
2008

8. Little-used Codes And When to Use Them.

Author

Asbell, Riva Lee

Subjects
OPHTHALMOLOGY, OPHTHALMIC surgery, IRIDECTOMY, RETINAL detachment
Abstract

The article presents questions and answers related to ophthalmology including the purpose of the E/M Code 99241, the current procedure code for optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the possible reason why a surgeon would do a peripheral iridectomy during a retinal detachment surgery.

Published
2008

9. Educational Resources for ASCs.

Author

ASBELL, RIVA LEE

Subjects
OPHTHALMIC surgery, SURGICAL clinics, COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article focuses on web sites that offer information for ophthalmic ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in the U.S. which include the web sites of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Co.

Published
2015

10. Medicare Mishaps in Ophthalmic ASC Coding/Compliance.

Author

ASBELL, RIVA LEE

Subjects
SURGICAL clinics, MEDICARE fraud, AMBULATORY surgery, BLEPHAROPLASTY, OPHTHALMIC surgery
Abstract

The article discusses Medicare issues in relation to ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center (ASC) coding/compliance, including examples of inducement, compliance infringements, and errors. In cases where patients are scheduled for surgery for functional upper eyelid blepharoplasty and ectropion repair of both lower eyelids, operative notes reveal that the performance of bilateral lower eyelid blepharoplasties would be considered Medicare fraud as there is intent.

Published
2014

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