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Hi Turtle 694! I do believe [B]mconner001 [/B]was pointing you in the right direction on [B]p. 378 of CPT - guidance[/B] says: [I]When performing a [B]diagnostic or screening[/B] endoscopic procedure ... [ Read More ]
Hi, have you looked at the CPT book for guidance on this? Page 378 has guidance and there is also a decision tree on page 381 (may or may not be helpful).... [ Read More ]
This is Suresh with Truline Billing Services LLC. I started this service two years ago, and I am open to any specialty. I am currently rendering my services to couple of providers who are in the dieti... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="karlene.dittrich, post: 442076, member: 217512"]Keep in mind that Multiplan and other repricers of the world are only after a hefty percentage of your check (ie up to 30% depe... [ Read More ]
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Keep in mind that Multiplan and other repricers of the world are only after a hefty percentage of your check (ie up to 30% depending on savings). Their ... [ Read More ]
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My name is Patricia Rodriguez, I will be moving to Hillsboro, Oregon and I am looking for a coding position. I am willing to work remote or on-site. I was having trouble attaching my resume,... [ Read More ]
May 30, 2017
To: AAPC Spokane Chapter members
From: Kim West, RN, CFCN, CPC-A, CPMA
Secretary- Spokane Chapter, AAPC
Hi Everyone!
You are part of the local AAPC Spokane Chapter that has 378 member... [ Read More ]
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I bill for a non-credentialed physician. There are ways to address this ongoing challenge a lot depends on the type of specialty. If you would like to give me a call to get more information I will b... [ Read More ]
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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 ]