Compiling a list of all codes that might be used for a procedure helps ensure bills are sent out correctly, according to Medical Bill Consultants President and CEO Beth Morgan.
Ms. Morgan shared the following tip with Becker's ASC Review.
"Make [the physician/surgeon] a 'cheat sheet' in which you list all the possible codes they might use to help you and the providers. I did this when I worked at an ASC and it was very useful and bills were sent out correctly.
For the ASC I coded/billed for, I created a sheet for the GI physicians to use. It listed all the possible diagnosis codes and surgical procedures they performed. I reviewed prior surgical procedures and from that created this reference guide. I also did it for walk-in clinics."
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