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I recently came across a chart where the doctor wrote this code 3 times because he was going to treat several fingers on the same hand. I think it should only be listed once and the CPT code would ref... [ Read More ]
In light of PA Medicaid's policy the only compliant alternative coding would be outpatient visit codes based on if the patient is new or established with your providers/practice.
You will find the ... [ Read More ]
LOCAL CHAPTER
MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2012
Members in Attendance: 52
Officers in Attendance: 5
Leigh Ball, Vice President was unable to attend meeting, because she was ill.
9: 10 meeting calle... [ Read More ]
LOCAL CHAPTER
MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2012
Members in Attendance: 52
Officers in Attendance: 5
9: 10 meeting called to order by Rhonda Brito
Motion from Susan seconded by _____________ approve... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Lisa4557, post: 160349, member: 44685"]Can anyone out there tell me if there is a code from 630-679 to choose from? A pregnant patient comes in and has a colposcopy done. Doctor indicates 79... [ Read More ]
Can anyone out there tell me if there is a code from 630-679 to choose from? A pregnant patient comes in and has a colposcopy done. Doctor indicates 795.05 (cervical high risk human papillomavirus D... [ Read More ]
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Dixie Chapman, CPC, President called meeting to order at 9:05 am and greeted everyone present.
SIGN IN SHEET: Reminder to all, please sign in. New members need to provide thei... [ Read More ]
Targeted Probe and Educate materials offer insight into what these payers are looking for. A letter from your Medicare Administrative Contractor MAC notifying you that your provider has been selected ... [ Read More ]
Know the rules for CLIA waived tests to ensure proper claims payment. Modifier QW indicates a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment CLIA waived test performed by a lab with a CLIA certificate. App... [ Read More ]
Theres more to NCCI than just the PTP edit tables. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS established and maintains the National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI program to promote national c... [ Read More ]
Member feedback has led to some exciting changes for testtaking. The AAPC Exams Team is excited to announce some recent changes to the AAPC certification exam process that have been years in the makin... [ Read More ]
The October 2022 update to the ASC Payment System brings new codes payment indicator changes and corrected drug payments. Fourth quarter updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center payment system ASC PS... [ Read More ]