While all medical specialties run the risk of being audited, podiatry ranks especially high for audit risk. That puts you
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Scenario: A patient comes into an orthopedic office for an injury that has persisted for 5 months. Should your claim
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Medical Necessity and Your Practice: It’s More Than Just ‘Doctor’s Orders’
A quick Google search for the term “medical necessity” doesn’t turn up anything you don’t already know. In fact, most
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ED Behavioral Health Encounters: Double-Check Documentation Requirements
Studies have been showing for a while a glaring problem in the U.S. – inadequate care for patients who show
...Continue readingWeigh the Risks & Benefits: FDA & CMS Look to Your Hospital to Manage Radiation Dosages
When your entire way of doing something changes, adjusting takes time – especially when that “something” is 41 pages of
...Continue readingNPP Billing: Know When to Use Incident-To Vs. Split/Shared Billing
It’s no secret that more and more practices are using skilled non-physician practitioners (NPPs) to provide efficient and patient-centered care
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Look Closely: Tips & Tricks to Differentiate Between Gynecological Procedures
Think fast: how quickly can you name the different components of hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy services? Chances are coding for
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Take Charge Early: Prevent Unnecessary Readmissions at Admission
What’s the price tag of inadequate discharge planning? For fiscal year (FY) 2018, it’s right around $564 million, according to
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Beyond Bingo & Board Games: Tailor Nursing Home Activities to Meet Residents’ Real Needs
“It’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years,” goes the saying, one that
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Coding for Inpatient or Observation Status: More Than Just the Two-Midnight Rule
Incorrectly coding a patient’s hospital status could cost your physicians significantly, even years down the road. The Centers for Medicare
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