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By Chelle Johnson
In Coding
May 2nd, 2018
Comments Off on Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coding
Break out of bad coding habits related to this chronic skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as Verneuil’s disease or acne inversa, is a lesser-known chronic skin condition that can easily be confused with other skin conditions. Familia...
By Chelle Johnson
Mar 1st, 2018
Comments Off on Rediscover the Lost Art of Customer Service
Ask “WWAD?” and then apply these tips to patient and colleague interactions. By Chelle Johnson, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CPPM, CEMC, AAPC Fellow The medical world is still an arena where, regardless of how much technology is available, face-to-face communicat...
If you are as enthusiastic about medical billing and reimbursement, it can be vexing when we receive a denial. Here are some tried and true points that every biller should know to address a true appeal correctly. Know Your Coding In today’s multitask...
With so many forms being required these days, it is easy to get lost in the terminology, rules, and coding requirements. This is a frequent issue with the Medicare-Fee-For-Service program and the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form. Most of us are f...
When coding a previous or current cesarean-section (C-section) scar, Z98.891 History of uterine scar from previous surgery is appropriate when the mother is receiving antepartum care and has had a previous C-section delivery with no abnormalities. You...
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