As the ICD-10 implementation date approaches, the amount of information available through various resources has increased manifolds, making it difficult
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6 Essentials of Reporting Chronic Care Management
You must’ve been aware of the new chronic care management CPT code 99490 for a few months now, but do
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Picture this; a patient comes to you from a vacation with a corneal abrasion. At present, as a coder using
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A Look on Payers’ Billing Policies for Non Physician Practitioners (NPPs)
Healthcare organizations and hospitals are increasingly using non physician practitioners (NPPs) to enhance patient satisfaction, increase the therapeutic reach of
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Is Another ICD-10 Extension Likely?
It’s that time of the year again. The Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) is all set to kick in April
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The Rationale Behind Medical Dental Necessity—It’s No Longer All About Fixing Teeth
Dr. Charles H. Mayo, who was a highly respected medical authority in the 1900s and also one of the founders
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Obstetrics and Gynecology codes have undergone major revisions in ICD-10-CM/PCS. We now have 2,155 obstetrical codes in ICD-10, which are
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CMS Proposed Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed changes for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D
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During a congressional hearing recently, various legislators agreed that no further delays should occur in implementing the ICD-10 coding system
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Modifier 59 is Getting a Makeover in 2015
Starting 2015, Medicare’s most popular modifier is getting a makeover done. The CMS has introduced four new Healthcare Common Procedure
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