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Just wondering if anyone is noticing a difference in how many 99213, 99214, etc that they are billing out this year compared to last year with the cha... [ Read More ]
Just wondering if anyone is noticing a difference in how many 99213, 99214, etc that they are billing out this year compared to last year with the change in the rules. Also wondering what you are se... [ Read More ]
Good afternoon! Our family practice has a doctor who also sees patients with opioid addiction, as he has a sub-specialty in addiction medicine. 95% of these type of visits consist of an office visit... [ Read More ]
I just came across this article from Mdedge (see attachment) regarding 2021 new e/m rules for derms.
It says " Simplified coding and billing requirements for E/M visits will go into effect Jan. 1, 20... [ Read More ]
[B]Deann May, CPC, CPhT[/B]
Wills Point, TX 75169
[EMAIL]mayzoos2227@gmail.com[/EMAIL], 214-549-9138
[B][U]Summary[/U][/B][U]:[/U]
I have 23 years of healthcare experience. I am a Certified Professi... [ Read More ]
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Question 6:
When a patient has obesity related conditions such as diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea or hypertension, does that affect which code to assign (morbid obesity vs. obesity)?
Answ... [ Read More ]
[CENTER][B]Deann May, CPC, CPhT, BBA[/B]
Wills Point, TX 75169
[EMAIL]mayzoos2227@gmail.com[/EMAIL], 214-549-9138
[B][U]Summary[/U][/B][U]:[/U][/CENTER]
I have 23 years of healthcare experience. I ... [ Read More ]
[B]Deann May, CPC, CPhT, BBA[/B]
Wills Point, TX 75169
[EMAIL]mayzoos2227@gmail.com[/EMAIL], 214-549-9138
[B][U]Summary[/U][/B][U]:[/U]
I have 23 years of healthcare experience. I am taking online ... [ Read More ]
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Bonham VA--214-742-8387- ext 70499, another # to coordinate care 214-857-8961.
Provider portal: [URL="http://www.triwest.com/provider"]www.triwest.com/provider[/URL]
May need a Secondary Authoriza... [ Read More ]
[B]Deann May, CPC, CPhT, BBA[/B]
Wills Point, TX 75169
[EMAIL]mayzoos2227@gmail.com[/EMAIL], 214-549-9138
[B][U]Summary[/U][/B][U]:[/U]
I have 23 years of healthcare experience. I am taking online co... [ Read More ]
Code descriptor revisions are about time. After the extensive changes CPT made to the evaluation and management EM codes and guidelines over the last few years youll be relieved to know that the EM ch... [ Read More ]
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 ]
An ebike driver rides into a tree160and is injured. Theres a code160for that As micromobility products such as escooters hoverboards and electric assisted bicycles ebikes increase in popularity so too... [ Read More ]
Consider this otolaryngology case study to decide when to append modifier 25. The Cigna Group recently postponed a requirement for documentation to be submitted with all claims that include a 25 modif... [ Read More ]
Side by side the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines and the 2023 CPT EM Services Guidelines arent so different. Some hospitals and coding and billing entities are under the impression that the new... [ Read More ]