Several changes have been recently made to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The guidelines changes affect code assignment for conditions and sympto... [ Read More ]
Prepare for the impending transition to ICD-11.
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Develop a plan to transition to and implement ICD-11.
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Uninsured patients don't have to be the downfall of your practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Insight into the history of ICD and how it has changed over time is key to developing a plan for moving forward and embracing ICD-11.
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Can anyone tell me what materials I would need to use for the exam to check for bundling -CCI edits. I use encoder now, but will obviously not have that for my test. Is there a book that has this info... [ Read More ]
Working on Medicare denials for CPT 64490-64493 that are being denied for the place of service 49. Were there changes made by CMS that anyone is aware of? Is anyone else having issues with claims bei... [ Read More ]
I have a question regarding saturation biopsy of the prostate. Our doctor did a prostate biopsy and took 24 cores. He did not use a template to do this. He coded this as a saturation biopsy. Is th... [ Read More ]
Hi, I have a case in which a patient was not a candidate for a labor epidural. The patient was placed on a remifentanil pca and subsequently needed a c-section. I am not sure how to code this, because... [ Read More ]
Hey all, I've been having some issues with getting paid for a patient who was seen for an annual physical and then a few months later seen for an annual gyn. She has a commercial insurance, not medic... [ Read More ]
I am currently taking a physical therapy course to learn more in the field I am currently working in. One thing has me confused. Incident to rules state that "Auxiliary staff may perform servic... [ Read More ]
Hello - I have a CPC and just recently obtained the CPMA credential. I need auditing experience and am wondering if anyone knew of any opportunities available on a part-time basis. If so, please l... [ Read More ]
I have 14 years of coding experience: Risk Adjustment (HCC), Appeals, Outpatient, Fraud, Reconsiderations.
I have been working successfully in a telework capacity for the past five years.
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As far as nurse only visits that are just for flu shot or depo shot etc., and the patient doesn't see the provider at all. Can the medical assistant then lock/sign off on those notes? Or does it have ... [ Read More ]
