Applying Level II HCPCS Modifiers Shaunna Hardin March 16‚ 2011 HCR/220- Samantha Pinto Case | Code | Reason for choosing that code | Removal of chalazion (stye)‚ right eye‚ upper lid. | -E3 | I choose this because it describes where the stye was. | Arranged ambulance transport and extended life support | -QM | This code almost completely describes the medical scenario which is what the modifiers are supposed to do. | Diagnostic mammogram‚ left breast | -GG | This code refers to a mammogram
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artery –RC I chose this HCPCS Modifier Code because the procedure was performed on the right artery. B. Emergency ambulance transport and extended life support provided directly by provider of service –QN This code was chosen because emergency ambulance transport and extended life support was furnished directly by a provider of services‚ for example‚ a volunteer ambulance service. C. Diagnostic mammogram following screening mammogram‚ same patient –GG This modifier code was chosen because a
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Applying Level II HCPCS Modifiers 1) Portable home oxygen unit code = GM - I chose this code because due to the fact the physician prescribed this unit to the patient. 2) Emergency ambulance transport and extended life support code = QN – This code was chosen due to the fact that the ambulance services is one provided directly by the provider of service. 3) Diagnostic mammogram‚ left‚ code= GG – This code was chosen because it is used for performance and payment of screening mammogram and diagnostic
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HCR/220–Week Six Checkpoint–Applying Level II HCPCS Modifiers * Apply the appropriate Level II HCPCS code modifier for each of the following examples. Explain your rationale. a) Portable home oxygen unit-GY – identifies rental or purchase of durable medical equipment for use in the patient’s home; is statutorily excluded‚ does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit or for non-Medicare insurers‚ is not a contract benefit‚ is appended to procedures that are excluded from the Medicare
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Applying Level II HCPCS Procedure Codes Administration of a flu vaccine would be between the HCPCS code ranges of G0000-G9999. It is a procedure or professional service that is on a temporary basis. It is assigned by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A comprehensive oral exam would be coded between the HCPCS ranges of D0000-D9999. The rationale for this range is that these ranges are for dental procedures and an oral exam is specific to the mouth. Screening for hearing loss
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Applying Theory to a Problem On a daily basis‚ any professional practice‚ may it be in the medical field or not‚ is faced with a lot of issues. In line with this assertion‚ this paper will seek to explore and apply middle-range theory to problem on physician-nurse relationship. Summary of the Problem The physician-nurse relationship has been and continues to be the most disappointing and unfortunate issues because many nurses have become victims of disruptive behavior‚ angry outburst‚ and verbal
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Full-Range Leadership Model Essay Capt Dee “SpeeDee” Randolph SOS 2010G C-35 27 Sep 2010 Safety First is a phrase most have heard throughout their career‚ but what impact does that have when there is an increase of safety incidents on base? Newly appointed safety officers inherit any outstanding safety challenges as well as any benchmark programs that brings safety to light. However‚ if the program is broken the safety officer must utilize the skills harbored within assigned personnel to make
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-TC I chose this modifier because it has to do with what the physician order to be done on a patient. H. Chest x-ray. -TC I chose this modifier because it is used for technical component and x-rays fall under this code. I. Prosthetic hip replacement left side. -LT I chose this modifier because it identifies doing procedures on the left side of the body. J .Electric hospital bed. -GZ If the patient does not meet any of
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HK01 Civil Engineering Programme KA 40701 Makmal IV Journal Reports Group 6 (C1 -E) Noise Level Range in Lecture Hall Nancy Chua Yin Yee‚ Fashius Mark Marail‚ Fatin Suraya bte Suhaili‚ AG.Mohd Taufiq B.Ag.Ali‚ Syazwan Bin Madso‚ Dayang Haniza Binti Awang Patra Abstract: Sound is technically described in term of loudness (amplitude) of the sound and frequency (pitch) of the sound. The standard unit measurement of the loudness of sound is the decibel (dB). Noise can be taken as pollution because
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focusing; it is mostly used in Automobile industry. All leading brand like Mercedes‚ BMW‚ Audi‚ Toyota are doing niche marketing. So the market niche defines the specific product features aimed at satisfying specific market needs‚ as well as the price range‚ production quality and the demographics that is intended to impact. It is also a small market segment. Some of the different technology used to make such type of cars. EFI LOGIC continues to rewrite history with our great work ethic and unconventional
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