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Recently, a question was posed on the appropriate way to report coding combination 76821 and 76815. Some insurance companies are denying 76815 “incidental” to 76821. Does using a modifier prevent this coding combination from being denied?According to Medicare National Correct Coding... Continue Reading
The SMFM Coding Committee frequently receives questions on the appropriate way to report and receive reimbursement when ultrasound services are provided to hospitalized patients.Global Billing-services are provided and can be billed as Global only when the practice:* owns or leases the equipment,... Continue Reading
In the ever changing world of health care and overall rising costs, co-payments are no longer ONLY applied for certain specialties and are NOT always driven by Place of Service or E&M Visits. The industry has increased cost shifting from insurance plan to patient creating a more self-pay... Continue Reading
The CPT 76811 (Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation plus detailed fetal anatomic examination) is not intended to be the routine scan performed for all pregnancies. Rather, it is intended for a known or suspected fetal anatomic, genetic... Continue Reading
Dear Members, and Coders:It is felt by all organizations involved in the codes development and description that only one medically indicated CPT 76811 per pregnancy, per practice is appropriate. Download the PDF Continue Reading
Several members have approached the SMFM and inquired about the options for billing for services performed by a Nurse Practitioner.The way you report the service depends on how the payers have the Nurse Practitioner credentialed. When billing for a Non‐Physician Provider (NPP), you have the... Continue Reading
This White Paper will deal with the “Radiology Bundling Rule” (RBR) to provide the SMFM Coding Committees recommendations for the optimal reporting and obtaining proper reimbursement for multiple obstetrical ultrasounds performed on the same day with special focus on avoiding second... Continue Reading
Dear Members, and Coders,The purpose of this White Paper is to advise members of the definition of a Taxonomy Code, clarification of 'specialty'and 'sub-specialty'and proper usage. Download the PDF Continue Reading
Dear Members, and Coders,This White Paper will deal with this subject and give, to the best of this Committee knowledge, what the appropriate way of billing and obtaining reimbursement for such services. Download the PDF Continue Reading
Dear Members, and Coders,This White Paper will deal with this subject and give, to the best of this Committee’s knowledge, what the appropriate way of billing and obtaining reimbursement for such services. Download the PDF Continue Reading
Dear Members and Coders,Please find attached a Revised White Paper on the Policy for Billing and Reimbursement for Genetics Counseling. Download the PDF Continue Reading
Dear Members and Coders,The SMFM Coding Committee originally released a White Paper (dated October 1, 2008), detailing the intended usage of the new 'Suspected Conditions Not Found'category of codes.After further discussions, the SMFM Coding Committee has made revisions to this White Paper. This... Continue Reading
