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That would be outside the scope of practice of Massage Therapy.
Here's the text from the Massage Licensing Act for Illinois:
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Hello. Our psychologist is billing 96133*1 on the last date of service when supplying feedback session w/ client. UHC is denying this stating it's an add-on code. UHC is the only carrier denying when ... [ Read More ]
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Billing based on time doesn't have to be just face-to-face time. Time spent reviewing records, dictating, all that counts as long as its on the ... [ Read More ]
Please help... New patient, visit that lasted 225 minutes. The patient received Spravato so had to have the observation time involved with that. We are looking at billing 99205 for the 74 minutes ,... [ Read More ]
There is no rule/regulation. However, it falls under what I call "A Very Bad Idea." Here is why:
1. Patient has Aetna. You bill $200 for a service. You expect Aetna will pay $150. Aetna denies, b... [ Read More ]
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Has anyone coded a microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy yet?
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[B]Question:[/B] [I]How would I code a bilateral subinguinal microsurgical v... [ Read More ]
I accidentally bought the wrong books. I have the Exam Book Bundle 2020 including the CPT, ICD-10 Expert & HCPCS Level 2 Expert for sale $225. I paid $290 with shipping. Call/Text (208) 421-4787... [ Read More ]
My name is Jill Kazimore and I am currently a furloughed COTA/L at a SNF. I am looking for non-clinical work while I take the CPC online class through AAPC. I hope to keep my clinical work as a COTA/L... [ Read More ]
Hello Pueblo Chapter
Happy New Year
Please see the attached email, would anyone like to form a committee to assist in launching this great opportunity?
South Denver Local Chapter
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Hi, I'm looking to share a PMCC license. I'm in the Atlanta area.
Thanks
Lakisha Farlough, CCS CPC CPC-I
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Wondering what new procedure codes the new year will bring Wonder no more CPT 2024 will include 153 new codes throughout the code book including the Evaluation and Management section several Surgery s... [ Read More ]
Youll find minimal changes to the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative NCCI code files this fourth quarter 2023. The update effective Oct. 1 includes just three changes to code edits in both th... [ Read More ]
Former MedPAC commissioner cites agencies high profit margins. Home health agencies HHAs have been making a lot of noise to push back on the proposed rate cuts for 2024 and a Senate hearing has added ... [ 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 ]
DOCUCON provides answers and solutions for CDI specialists and those considering a CDI career. AAPC concluded its clinical documentation improvement CDI conference DOCUCON today. Healthcare business p... [ Read More ]