Understanding Medical Coding Modifiers in Dermatology Specialty

The medical coding in dermatology is pretty confusing because of the implementation of new coding structures. The usage of new coding can make the work of physicians simpler and effective without spending more time. The Dermatology is a department which takes care of skin and its related issues. It will be easy for doctors when they are used to new modified codes.

Modifier -25

In frequent years, all the dermatologists have started using this modifier-25 to make their work simple and effective. The usage of this modifier-25 has increased for a percentage of 75 in the present times states one of the reports of evaluation and management. By using this modifier-25, physician can separate the patient’s records on different types. The date wise report can also be viewed in this modifier-25.

A complete medical history

A complete medical history like collecting the samples of patient’s skin tissues and diagnosing with therapy can be stored in this modifier-25. The physician even can enter the symptoms and extra details about the patient and store it in secured base. Here are some of the codes for separate procedures in dermatology

• CPT code 11000-biopsies
• CPT code 11300-11313- shave removals
• CPT code 11000-11011- debridements
• CPT code 17311–17315- Mohs micrographic surgery

In such basis the Evaluation and Management team have created codes for managing the details of patient effectively.

Know the system

Before physician coming into coding and other services he must be completely aware of the coding which is given for such treatments. Unless and until the physician is clear with modifiers it is hard for him to understand what is what. To make all these works simple install software and it will complete the tasks for you without any stress and strain.

Unused modifier

In the year 2015, modifier-59 was considered as widely unused which was suddenly replaced by modifier-25. The modifier-25 has got all extra features than 59 and people started liking 25. The usage of 25 has created a big revolution in the field of dermatology by achieving fastest results.

X-modifiers

The X-modifiers also play a vital role in Evaluating and Management services. They are explained below

• XE- A distinct service which is offered with separate encounter
• XP- this service is provided by a separate performer
• XS- this service is for a specific organ or any structure
• XU- it excludes from all services because it is quite unusual

This is how X-modifiers are used in the field. If they are used in better ways they can yield good results.

In basic notion, the user of such modifiers should have a better understanding capability for capturing the different types of codes in current society. These codes are more complex and needs a series skill to absorb them without any issues. The modifiers can be used in better way when people tend to understand them.

There must be a necessary understanding about documentation and coding to survive in this field. By having a clear idea in coding one will not need any audit. Balancing the cash will happen without any bigger issues.