Archive for The Day of October 24th, 2007
Archive for the Day of October 24th, 2007
Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the day of October 24th, 2007.
Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during October 24th, 2007.
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Wound Closure Medical Billing -Dermabond or Stitches?
When a wound needs closing and a tissue adhesive is used the medical billing coding can be different than when sutures or stitches are used. There are specific guidelines for medical billing when tissue adhesives are used. All adhesives including Dermabond have their own unique way of being reported on medical billing. Consult with Medicare or the carrier to ensure that you are meeting those guidelines prior to submitting your medical billing. There are five basic guidelines that Medicare requires in order to reimburse for this service and many carriers follow the same criteria for laceration closures utilizing Dermabond. You should report G0168 for Medicare patients only; the CPT code …