Top 10 Frequently Asked Quick Questions - Answered by ChiroCode
Top 10 Frequently Asked Quick Questions - Answered by ChiroCode
1. 97140 Denials
Q. I am getting denied for 97140 when I bill it with an adjustment. What can I do?
2. Re-Reading X-rays
Q. My patient brought in x-rays from another office. How can I bill for rereading them?
3. Code for Hydro Massage Units
Q. We have a hydro massage unit in our office and need a code for it. Can we use 97022?
4. Coding for BioFreeze
Q. What is the code for BioFreeze?
5. 97014 or G0283
Q. We have been using the code "G0283" for electrical stimulation but want to make sure that is the correct code. In the past we were using the "97014". which one is correct?
6. Billing for additional insurance forms
Q. If an insurance company requests notes on a patient for a particular visit, may we charge the insurance company for those notes? Also, if we need to send the notes for a precertification, such as with Landmark Healthcare, can we charge them for the notes and processing the forms needed?
7. Report of Findings
Q. We would like to start billing for report of findings using the proper documentation. We would also like to go through the past year or so and bill for all of the previous reports as well. How legal is this and is there an expiration on how far back I can bill?
8. Laser therapy
Q. Is there a code for laser light therapy?
9. Spinal Decompression
Q. What CPT or HCPC should be used when billing Spinal Decompression to insurances (like Aetna, Cigna and/or Medicare)?
10. Diagnosis Coding – 4th and 5th digit
Q. My insurance company insists that 724.3 needs a 5th digit. Should I just add a 0 to it?
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