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Placenta accreta is defined as an abnormal invasion of all or part of the placenta into the myometrial wall of the uterus. Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is the more current terminology to refer to the range of abnormal placental invasion that includes placenta accreta, increta and percreta. ... Continue Reading
Beginning January 1st, 2016 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is changing how physicians affiliated with hospitals record where they provide health care services to patients.To differentiate between provider-based hospital departments located either on or separate from the... Continue Reading
The use of ultrasound to guide procedures in obstetrics is common. In addition to the relevant primary procedure code being performed, additional separate coding for ultrasound guidance, depending on the procedure type and setting, should be included and reflected in the documentation. The... Continue Reading
When performing diagnostic amniocentesis on a twin gestation with two amniotic sacs (two separate taps), you would report the procedures as follows: · 59000 Amniocentesis, Twin A · 76946 (or 76946-26) Amnio Guidance, Twin A · ... Continue Reading
When an invasive antenatal procedure is performed, confirmation of the fetal heart beat or a systole post procedure is in included in the work of the procedure and should not be billed separately. Invasive Antenatal Procedures: 1. 59000 Amniocentesis; diagnostic and 76946 Ultrasonic... Continue Reading
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that detects chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, as well as a host of other genetic disorders.CVS is a diagnostic procedure which involves removing some chorionic villi cells from the placenta at the point where it attaches to the... 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
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
