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Can I charge for different stone procedures in the same kidney?
Documentation must support performance of ‘unusual services,’ according to Ray Painter, MD, and Mark Painter.
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Cystoscopy plus patient discussion: Can –25 modifier be used?
"If the specific time spent discussing the disease and the appropriate treatment was not documented, then be sure that your documentation meets the criteria (history, physical examination, and medical decision-making) separate from any criteria performed to make sure the patient was prepared and able to have the procedure," write the Painters.
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