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New to this area of coverage. We completed an approved M2F Breast Surgery. We are good with the reimbursement for the surgery, however coverage for the implants is lacking. The reimbursement was appro... [ Read More ]
ROBERT CASSELS, CPC
5526 N. Tramway Point Hernando, FL 34442 C: (407) 221-0800 [email]bcassels5526@gmail.com[/email]
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Certified Professional Medical Coder/Medical... [ Read More ]
Hello Sacramento,
I wanted to thank all of those who attended the Sacramento Chapter Meeting on Saturday 3/25/2017.
Upon the request of some members, I have attached the presentation Caroline Washing... [ Read More ]
Dear Officiers, Hello, my name is Paul Beane and I'm the MRA Provider Education manager for Humana Gulf States. I have a current postion open. This job is currently available in Jackson, MS. The job r... [ Read More ]
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Must be experienced with all commercial insurances, Medicare and Medicaid.
They see a lot of Medicare so heavy Medicare experience is a plus.
They will be assigned several o... [ Read More ]
Since your note states that the patient is unable to wear the prosthesis, I'm assuming the eye has been removed. Polypoid just means polyp like, I would concentrate on lesion and/or granulation tissu... [ Read More ]
Any suggestions on a Dx code for an orbital pseudotumor? I would like to be more specific than 376.9. Any help is much appreciated, Thanks... [ 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 ]