New codes may help providers get paid for emerging services and supplies. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS has posted the HCPCS Level II code set update for fourth quarter 2023 on its... [ Read More ]
AAPC members will soon have a new way to take their credentialling exams. AAPC Chief Product Officer Raemarie Jimenez CPC CDEO CIC CPB CPMA CPPM CPCI CANPC CRHC and Jaci Kipreos CPC COC CDEO CPMA CRC ... [ Read More ]
Understanding the intricacies of speech therapy coverage helps bolster all areas of the revenue cycle. Verifying insurance benefits and obtaining accurate information are important steps in the revenu... [ Read More ]
Questions about 2023 evaluation and management guidelines in the emergency department answered. AAPCs HEALTHCON May 2124 offered several sessions on the subject of evaluation and management EM coding ... [ Read More ]
Proper documentation and accurate billing are essential aspects of healthcare compliance. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS sets guidelines and regulations to ensure adherence to reimb... [ Read More ]
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Please if anyone can let me know that would be great help.
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I am not sure about the profession as in this case I believe what matters is tha... [ Read More ]
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Thank you Susan! I don't see any reference in CPT regarding which ones CAN/SHOULD have both the technical and the professional component. Can you... [ Read More ]
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Question on whether or not the Orthopaedic provider should global fracture code. Pt was seen at an Urgent Care facility for a closed metatarsal fracture... [ Read More ]
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My sister called me and asked me about CPT code 66984. The office for which she works is receiving denials for CPT code 66984. They are using the... [ Read More ]
My sister called me and asked me about CPT code 66984. The office for which she works is receiving denials for CPT code 66984. They are using the correct modifiers RT or LT for which eye is having c... [ Read More ]
[I]Hi Tewisdom:)
It could be well are you the selecting the right diagnosis codes reflecting the documentation(most Z codes should be last unless designated first listed Z dx codes)? As example Z74 bl... [ Read More ]
Good afternoon,
I have two questions I am hoping to get help with.
I am new to provider based billing. I was told that if a patient sees one of our providers in office then goes to the hospital for ... [ Read More ]
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The AAPC website specifies for the CPB exam, there are 10 coding questions which cover CPT, ICD10, HCPCS and modifiers. While it would be POSSIBLE to ... [ Read More ]
The AAPC website specifies for the CPB exam, there are 10 coding questions which cover CPT, ICD10, HCPCS and modifiers. While it would be POSSIBLE to pass even getting all of those questions incorrec... [ Read More ]