Several changes have been recently made to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The guidelines changes affect code assignment for conditions and sympto... [ Read More ]
Prepare for the impending transition to ICD-11.
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Develop a plan to transition to and implement ICD-11.
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Uninsured patients don't have to be the downfall of your practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Insight into the history of ICD and how it has changed over time is key to developing a plan for moving forward and embracing ICD-11.
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I get rejections from NM medicaid on cpt code 99402 stating "only recipients under the age of 21 are eligible for these services". I CANNOT find ANY information on any website (CMS included)... [ Read More ]
I am very pleased to join the ranks of those who have gone before me and obtained the Certified Risk Adjustment Coder credential. I will happily affix "CRC" to my signature block.... [ Read More ]
If our provider ordered a lab and we are not billing for it, we would count a point towards Ordering of tests. Would we also count a point for Review of test for that same lab? I am confused when to u... [ Read More ]
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I need help with this.
For the new time coding: can providers document accounts with E&M codes time ranges without selecting specific time? or they have to document time within the range.... [ Read More ]
I've been having a really hard time getting my physical therapy evaluations paid when any other form of therapy was provided during the same session, and I'm hoping someone can help.
Examples:
97162 a... [ Read More ]
Hey guys. I need help please! My question: When coding a Left heart cath and the dr does a PCI, can I code these together? I am getting a CCI edit that states these procedures can't be billed together... [ Read More ]
Hey all! I used to be able to bill a pt eval 97164 w/mod 59 and then also bill therapeutic exercise (97530) and get paid for both. Recently I have been getting paid only for the 97530 and denied the... [ Read More ]
Looking to get some information on the 8 min rule. I code for ortho (New to Physical Therapy) and our PT department bills everything by the 8 min rule. After lots of research- I know the cpt codes are... [ Read More ]
