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This month’s selection:
Why is modifier 58 not approved for CPT 61796? We have a patient who just had CPT 61796 performed, but this patient already is in a global period from a surgery less than 90 days ago for the same lesion. Modifier 58 makes sense to me; however, it is not an approved modifier for CPT 61796.
I wonder if this has anything to do with CPT 61796 and multiple sessions. CPT states 61796 typically is performed in a single planning and treatment session but can be performed with more than one planning session and in a limited number of treatment sessions (up to five).
Cristy Donaldson, CPC, CPMA
Coding Specialist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Response:
I believe the code is not labeled as surgical, therefore, modifier 58 is not applicable. The code is categorized as radiation therapy and does not carry a surgical designation.
— Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P, is president of Gail I. Smith Consulting and an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer. |
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How to Navigate ‘Education Row’ at AHIMA
By Stephanie Donovan, MBA, RHIA
Attending the AHIMA annual national conference is an experience all its own, especially for first timers. The educational sessions and speakers are cutting-edge; long conference days spill into evenings of networking and social events; and when the conference ends, many find themselves inspired and reenergized to work in the exciting field of HIM.
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mySharp Mobile App
mySharp, the online patient portal for Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers, now is available as an app. Sharp Rees-Stealy patients with a mySharp account can use the app to schedule, cancel, and view selected appointments; view select test results; send a message to their doctor's office; get directions and maps; and view their health profile, including their allergies, conditions, immunizations, medications, and vital signs. Learn more »
Plan A Birth Control App
Plan A Birth Control, a free iPad app, was developed at UCLA to help women select a birth control method. It lists the top 10 forms of reversible birth control from the most effective to the least effective; includes a photo of each form of birth control; describes how it works, how to use it, and how it’s inserted; lists the benefits; and reveals potential side effects, risks, and warning signs. Once a user selects a type of birth control from the app, questions appear that help her decide whether that method is right for her. The app is designed to help women prepare for a visit with a contraception counselor or an OB/GYN by providing basic and medically accurate information on birth control, saving time during appointments and resulting in better informed patients. Learn more »
MDLinx Oncology Articles App
MDLinx Oncology Articles, a journal aggregator mobile app, reviews the latest oncology-specific journal articles and allows oncologists to choose what journals they want to follow, filter by subspecialty, and search articles by key term or tumor type. The content is selected from more than 150 oncology journals and updated daily as new abstracts are published. Physician editors at MDLinx summarize the articles and rank them based on clinical practice impact. Users can also read third-party reviews and recommendations, link to PubMed or the full journal article site, and share abstracts with colleagues. Learn more »
MyRoutine iPad App
MyRoutine, created by Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, allows parents and providers to create visual stories to let children who function well with schedules and routines know what to expect, helping to reduce anxieties and provide structure. A doctor’s appointment or bedtime routine can be turned into a series of tasks, using the iPad’s camera to take photos or video of each step. The app also includes a photo gallery of children going through a routine checkup at the doctor’s office. The child can tap the photos for a reward sound when a task has been completed. Learn more » |
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