Tag Archive for ‘current procedural technology’

Frequently asked questions about CPT coding for breast surgery: An update
An update on correct coding for breast procedures, including case examples, is provided.
ACS develops ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalk to assist in billing
To assist surgeons with the transition to ICD-10, the ACS has developed an ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk of the most frequently reported general surgery diagnosis codes.
Frequently asked questions about coding for breast surgery
This column responds to some frequently asked coding questions related to breast cancer operations, sentinel node biopsy, ultrasound-guided core biopsies, excision with wires, intraoperative assessment of margins, and more.