The November 2014 Q&A Medical Coding Webinar from www.codingcertification.org discussed several topics of interest to medical coders including Modifier 59 meets XE, XP, XS, XU; V Codes; History of Cancer; E Codes; Thyroidectomy Practice Exam Question; Spinal Fusion Practice Exam Question; and GI Doctor for Consultation. The new HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) Course, recently launched by CodingCertification.Org, was briefly discussed; also, the new ICD-10-PCS course which is coming soon. Other CodingCertification.Org product offerings were briefly discussed. Attendees’ questions on various coding topics were answered. Educational topics were presented by Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I ; Jo-Anne Sheehan, CPC, CPC-I, CPPM; and Laureen Jandroep, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CMSCS, CHCI, CPPM. The host for the webinar was Boyd Staszewski.

1. Coding Certification Q & A
Webinar- November 2014

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3. November 2014 Coding Certification
Q&A Webinar
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6. Kartika Budiarta - passed CPC-H 10/29/14
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9. Medical Terminology & Anatomy Course (MTA)
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11. Risk Adjustment by Holly Cassano, CPC
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12. And another new course is coming!
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14. Modifier 59 meets XE, XP, XS, XU
I received a notice from AAPC stating that CMS is establishing
the following new modifiers (referred to collectively
as-X{EPSU} modifiers) to define specific subsets of the 59 modifier:
ANSWER

15. Poll
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16. V Codes
I get confused when looking for V codes. They are mixed
into the index. What keywords will help me find the right V
code.
ANSWER

17. History of Cancer*
Understanding Primary, Secondary and personal hx of
CA
ANSWER

18. E Codes
Can you please review E-codes for ICD-9-CM and how
things will change with ICD-10?
ANSWER

19. Poll
Poll - What coding credential
do you WANT?

20. Thyroidectomy Practice Exam Question
A patient has the lower 1/2 portion of the right lobe of the thyroid as well as the lower 1/3 of the left
lobe and the isthmus excised. What CPT® code(s) are reported? [POLL]
A) 60240-52
B) 60212 X2
C) 60210-LT, 60210-RT
D) 60212
ANSWER

21. Spinal Fusion Practice Exam Question
The surgeon performed anterior fusion from L1 to L3, What CPT code(s) are reported? [POLL]
A) 22630, 22632
B) 22558, 22585 X2
C) 22630, 22585 X2
D) 22558, 22585
22558 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace; lumbar
22585 Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace; each
additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
22630 Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare
interspace, single interspace; lumbar
22632 Arthrodesis, posterior interbody technique, including laminectomy and/or discectomy to prepare
interspace, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary
procedure)
ANSWER

22. Patient was admitted to the hospital and his attending
physician called GI doctor for consultation. This patient
has Medicare. What E/M code should I bill for first GI
evaluation - Initial Hospital Visit 99223(example) or
Follow up hospital visit 99232?
ANSWER
GI Doctor for Consultation

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29. November Coding Certification
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30. Chat Q & A
Webinar- November 2014

31. Exam Tips
Should I eliminate ICD-9 or CPT codes first on the
CPC exam?
I am going to attend the exam on 23rd Nov, any
suggestions please would be great thanks.

32. ICD 10
I’ve taken the ICD 10 courses what do I do now?
Once CPC, is there a deadline for ICD-10 test?

33. Certification
Can you get a job with a CPC? Would another
certificate or degree be more helpful in finding a
job?
What would be a good specialty to start out with in
coding?

34. CPC, CPC-H and CIC
What is the difference between a CPC and CPC-H
real world coding work and the new CIC?

35. Reference Tool
You mention Supercoder as reference, is it AAPC
coder tool?

36. Thanks For Being With Us!