Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement
DOJ Targets Doctor For Medically Substandard Services
Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement
- Audits:
Take These Steps if You Find Out You'll Soon Be Paid a Visit From an Auditor
Prepare your compliance plan before an auditor strikes if you can -- but don't panic if [...] - E/M Coding:
Don't Bill High-Level E/M Codes Until You Read This
Sicker patients may not always mean higher MDM. If your physician bills a lot of [...] - Acronyms Quiz:
Nail Your Acronym Deciphering Skills to Code Claims Accurately
Know the universal acronyms, then keep an eye out for regional acronyms as well. Do [...] - Acro nym Quiz Answers:
Can You Decipher the Acronyms In Our Quiz? See How You Fared With These Solutions
Hint: When in doubt, check with the practitioners rather than guessing. For most coders, not [...] - Physician Notes:
Even Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetics May Qualify for Blood Glucose Testing Equipment Coverage
Article in MLN Matters spells out coverage information for blood glucose self-testing supplies and equipment. [...] - Compliance:
OIG Revisits Recommendation to Review Modifier 59 Claims
Modifier 59 misuse led to millions in overpayments. When the OIG talks, not everyone listens, [...] - Reader Question:
Consider Immediacy on Critical Care Claims
Know what constitutes a 'critical illness or injury.' Question: I've experienced some denials on critical [...] - Part B Coding Coach:
Stay Out of These Common Biopsy Coding Pitfalls and Boost Claims Accuracy
Go beyond 11000 to 'site' specific codes, which can net your practice upwards of $25. [...] - Industry News:
DOJ Targets Doctor For Medically Substandard Services
One patient dead and others seriously injured at Georgia hospital. Yet another case has come [...]
