On April 1, version 22.1 of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI or CCI) went into effect. Cardiology coder need
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What You Should Know About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Coding!
If you want to get a basic idea of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) coding and local coverage policies (LCP) affecting
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CMS’ Proposed Discharge Rule Puts the Patient and Their Caregivers at the Center of Care Delivery
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to revise the discharge planning requirements for hospitals including long-term
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Ob-Gyn E/M Coding and Code 99211: The Do’s and Don’ts
The evaluation and management (E/M) codes requirements have become more specific over the years, barring – 99211 (CPT’s level-I established
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8 Tips to Help Avoid Orthopedic Coding Denials
Orthopedic practices face new coding and billing rules every year. Owing to time constraint, providers often fail to follow the
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Physician Documentation: How it Can Play Havoc with the Bottom Line
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) is not taught in medical school, and persuading physicians to document thoroughly and effectively is a
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How Palliative Care Programs Can Reduce Hospitalizations and ER Utilization
Patients suffering from chronic illnesses may face a broad range of physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial problems. Several studies have
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Medicare Billing Codes and CPT® Coding Guidelines
Healthcare payments in our country have been documented for many years by the use of Medical Billing Codes such as
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CPT® Modifiers, Old & New – It’s a Confusing World!
Do you have up-to-date practice encounter forms? If you haven’t updated them for a year or more, then you might
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Pediatric coding and billing involves billing for services provided to infants and children up till the age of 21. Most
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