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2009
- November: Diagnosis code for plastic surgeon scar revision, vaccine counseling with parental refusual to immunize, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for the mother, and adjusting medication over the telephone
- October: Forthcoming changes to E/M Services, Surgery, Pathology and Laboratory, Medicine, and Category II Codes for 2010
- September: Modifier 26, problems with potty training, anorexia counseling, and influenza antigen testing
- August: Lidocaine injection prior to a surgical procedure, IV infusion for vomiting and dehydration, consultation for a pregnant mother, and removal of a foreign body
- July: Vanderbilt testing for ADHD
- June: Coding holiday hours, transcutaneous bilirubin, diapers, cosigning history notes, new patient visits, and review of ROS and PFSH
- May: ADHD followup, inpatient hospital consultation, fever secondary to a vaccine, unknown immunization status, and buddy-taping
- April: Chronic cough based on school nurse request, separation of post-circumcision adhesions, and travel consultation
- March: Removing impacted cerumen and special screening when not responding to antibiotics
- February: Tracking vaccine wastage, and reporting code 780.61 when fever is inherent to another condition
- January: Splinter removal, administration of epinephrine, nasogastric feeding tubes, and referral to a plastic surgeon for scar revision
2008
- December: Average sales price and average wholesale price for vaccines, venipuncture, and family history of SIDS
- November: Reporting suspected diagnosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, intramuscular injection, and unknown immunization status
- August: Care for baby awaiting adoption, Rotateq vaccine with Tylenol, scratchy throat, and weight gain
- July: Corneal abrasion, purified protein derivative, high arched palate, sibling with pneumonia, and M-CHAT screening
- June: Fluoride application, hemoccult stool testing, and nebulizer treatments
- May: Marshall syndrome, catheter replacement, cellulitis, removal of embedded earrings, admission by a hospitalist, and biopsy
- April: Hearing testing and overweight vs. morbidly obese
- March: Effects of revisions to modifiers 22 and 59, reporting a meeting at a patient's school, and septo-optic dysplasia
2007
- October: Reporting of rule out, copying records, allergy medication administration, and consultations before birth
- September: Catheterization, patients seen for the first time at a physician's new practice, cryptic tonsil, fever secondary to MMRV vaccine, QuickVue Influenza A+B test, and initial newborn services with complications of pregnancy codes
- August: Developmental delay due to drug exposure as a fetus, chemical exposure, adhesion of the foreskin, laceration of the ear canal, altered mental status, and elevated lead
- July: Preterm drug exposure, home visits, intoeing, pertinent history, and covering for another physician
- June: Fever secondary to vaccine, services pending pathology reports, spitting up, NDC numbers, cryptic tonsil, and HCPCS Level II modifiers
- May: Help with coding for burns, nasal congestion, and splints
- April: Help with coding for specific durations of face-to-face time, as well as advice on using the incision and drainage code
- March: Detailed coding guidelines for referrals, removal of foreign bodies, and blood tests
- February: Clarification on moderate sedation performed by a second physician acting as an "independent trained observer" in the facility setting.
- January: CPT codes for palliative care in the NICU, consulting on end-of-life planning, coordination of care in the home, and ICD-9-CM codes for chronic aspiration, unrelated conditions, and limits to diagnosis codes on a claim
2006
- December: Consultation for a neonatologist prior to birth
- December: Reporting initial hospital care services, near-SIDS or ALTE, and chief complaint
- November: Answers to pediatric coding questions related to oxygen administration, the use of code V70.0 versus V20.2, soy protein intolerance, and more
- October: Behavioral insomnia, progress notes on paper claims, and prophylaxis issues
- September: Answers to questions on coding using V, E, J, and A codes; how to use code 99080 when completing special reports for patients
- August: Covers international adoption evaluation diagnosis codes, coding for home visits, and correct use of J codes
- July: Covering dehydration from gastroenteritis, dog bites, and expectant parent visits
- June: Answers to questions on the new description of code 82270 as well as coding for hospital observation
- May: Using code 69210 (removal of imparted cerumen); and codes 99051 and 99053 (services that are an adjunct to the basic service provided)
- March: How to use the V64.XX codes; code for natal teeth extraction and "vision concerns"; and use continuing intensive care codes 99298-99300
- January: How to report decreased body temperature, use of promethazine suppositories, exposure to streptoccocus, infant nasal aspiration, and splints and casting supplies
2005
- December: Answers to questions on the use of code 99058, time spent during a preventive medicine visit, ear re-checks, coding for malodorous urine, and nebulizer equipment and medications
- Winter: Neonatal coding
- November: Answers to coding questions on finger fractures, urinalysis and hemoglobin with preventive medicine examination, maternal consults, snoring, and external constriction caused by hair
- October: How to report synagis administration when your office does not supply the medication; coding for a preventive visit in which patient is found to be pregnant; coding for observation care
- September: Covers venipuncture, removing an extra digit, peak flow, and the new Td vaccine
- Summer: Reporting intubation in addition to resuscitation; and using subsequent hospital codes 99298,99299, and 99231-99233
- Spring: Coding for the new Td vaccine and immunization administration
2004
- Winter: Coding for OAE screening (code 92587)
- Summer: Answers to questions about coding for Angelman syndrome, fragile X syndrome, failure to thrive, TB testing, adoption examinations, ear rechecks, ALTEs, preop exams, weight checks, and clavicle fractures
- Spring: Answers to common coding questions from the AAP Coding Hotline
2003
- Winter: Which code to use for a baby with a large head, using codes 769 and 770.8, and the differences between a referral and a consultation: the 3 Rs
- Summer: How to code for fluorescein stain of the eye, finger splints, making rounds in the NICU, urine catheterization, and patient transport
- Spring: How to code for smoke exposure, Pediarix, and circumcisions; the correct use of codes 94640 and 94664; the diagnosis code for PPD
2002
- Winter: How to code for comprehensive history; whether to charge for filling out forms and dispensing advice over the phone
- Summer: Questions on coding for accidental poisoning, counseling the family (child not present), pelvic examinations, use of EMLA, and covering for another pediatrician
- Spring: How to use ICD-9-CM codes; coding for meatal stenosis, new health and behavioral codes
2001
- Winter: Answers to question on using code V71.8, the nurse only code 99211, coding for hearing and vision screening, and removal of cerumen and sutures
- Summer: New 2001 vaccine administration codes
- Spring: Questions on the 2001 changes to CPT critical care codes
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