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AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter
January 2009
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In this Issue
New and Revised 2009 CPT
Medicine Codes: Summary of select changes made to the medicine section of CPT for 2009Reporting Incident-to Services: Outline of the Medicare incident-to guidelines with examples of how to report and document procedures and services, including split or shared services, diagnostic tests, and services commonly or never incident toPerplexing:
Reporting Pelvic Examinations and Papanicolaou Tests: Allaying confusion on reporting services related to Pap smear testing and interpretationSubspecialty Corner: End-stage Renal Disease Services: Codes for different levels of service based on visits and ageModifier Essentials: Using modifiers 51 and 59 for proceduresQ&A: Splinter removal, administration of epinephrine, nasogastric feeding tubes, and referral to a plastic surgeon for scar revisionYou Code It!: A patient's worsening cellulitis leading to outpatient hospital treatment and a visit to the facility to assess and review
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