The below articles are all published in BC advantage
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Understanding Coding of Lesions
Coding for lesion removals can annoy a Coder as much as it does the Physician.
Coders should keep in mind the following when reviewing the documentation for coding of lesion removal:
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Medicare Coding and Reimbursement Requirements Cataract Surgery / Anesthesia
Codes studied are 66982, 66983 & 66984/ 00142
Cataract surgery is a common procedure in Ophthalmic practice, but associated coding, and reimbursement issues are hardly routine. As new technologies are introduced and regulations change from year to y...
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