Correct coding and proper payment require strategy and teamwork. The preparticipation physical examination PPE or sports physical is a valuable tool schools rely on to identify potentially lifethreate... [ Read More ]
Be on the lookout for clues to submit a successful appeal. Denials and appeals can be the most frustrating parts of a coders job. I have been on both sides of the fence working profee for a healthcar... [ Read More ]
Preventive medicine services or well visits are evaluation and management EM services provided to a patient without a chief complaint. The reason for the visit is not an illness or injury or signs or ... [ Read More ]
Follow best practices to meet annual exam documentation requirements. By Ellen RisottiHinkle CPC CPCI CPMA CEMC CFPC CIMC CSCG AAPC Fellow Unlike other evaluation and management EM services in the CPT... [ Read More ]
Follow the correct edit to promote payment and avoid denial. By Samantha Prince BSHCM COC CPC CPMA National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI edits for Medicare and Medicaid are not the same. If youre fo... [ Read More ]
