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[B][SIZE=5]AAPC members attending HEALTHCON in Dallas came through for other members in need![/SIZE][/B]
Thanks to the generosity of the in-person and virtual attendees, we collected $3,371 for AAPC ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="mhoeft@butlercountyclinic.com, post: 491167, member: 498995"]
Patient was seen in our clinic for a follow up of her depression and fatigue. During this visit she asked the provided to take a l... [ Read More ]
Good evening,
I am newer to APR DRGs and well versed in MS DRGs (which are not calculated the same way.. at all) and I could use some help in determining the appropriate APR DRG for a claim with the ... [ Read More ]
J96.00 (Principal DX) – Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
S06.6X6A (Admitting DX) – Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater th... [ Read More ]
Job Title: Clinical Billing Manager, Department of Surgery
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: DOE
Attached is the link with the job description.
[url]https://uth.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/clini... [ Read More ]
AAPC Johnson City, TN Chapter Minutes
February 8, 2017
Members Present - 23
Non-Members Present – 9
Officers Present – Ruthie Dettor, Della Canter, Lori Smith, Melissa Canter
Officers Not Presen... [ Read More ]
Not sure exact codes to use 37224 and 37222???
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervention regarding unstable angina, failing medical t... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="dlsill, post: 276505, member: 222829"]Would I code both 93458-26,59 ---92920-LD and 92978
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervent... [ Read More ]
Would I code both 93458-26,59 ---92920-LD and 92978
This is a 67-year-old white female being referred for cardiac catheterization
and possible intervention regarding unstable angina, failing medical... [ Read More ]
Accelerated payments may now be on the table. Whether your reimbursement is affected by the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Groups Change Healthcare division or not you should be paying attention to the c... [ Read More ]
On Feb. 21 2024 Change Healthcare experienced a cybersecurity attack on their systems. Change Healthcare promptly disconnected their systems to help protect outside connections from further harm. Howe... [ Read More ]
Texting patient orders among members of a healthcare team is permissible when done securely. On Feb. 8 2024 the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS issued an updated memorandum on the allowa... [ Read More ]
The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS posted on March 1 the National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI procedureto procedure PTP edit files for the second quarter. Have you checked to see if ... [ Read More ]
Astara N. Crews CPC CPEDC is a diplomatic dedicated and respected healthcare executive recognized for leading and inspiring people to deliver excellence. Although she no longer maintains her AAPC cred... [ Read More ]