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Pam Warren replied to the thread Wiki Incident - to billing.The provider performing the supervision can be virtual. The MD doesn't have to be in the office if the APP is providing the virtual supervision for the RN. My comments about scope have to do with the service being provided under virtual... -
Nny2scgirl replied to the thread Wiki Observation admit and Discharge same day by different providers.Can someone clarify this please? If Dr. A did the H&P and over 8 hours later Dr. B did the discharge, who gets the bill what? Both Dr. A & Dr. B are same specialty. According to my CPT book one doctor has to do both steps for 99234-99236.
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Bbishml2727@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki administration charges for 2 initials in Billing/Reimbursement.When is it appropriate to bill for 2 initial administrations?
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MOur BH providers typically do a PHQ9 and GAD7 at every visit. Since G0444 is billable 1X in a 12m period, weve been using 96127 for subsequent visits. Now were getting denials asking for G0444 but frequency has been met. WHat is everyone else...
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Wwhittiany_ciecchi@yahoo.com replied to the thread Wiki Doctor indicates "No Charge" E/M visit.If service was discontinued by either patient or provider and no medical decision making is made for the evaluation or management of the patient it is best practice to have a process in place to select a practice/compliance created code in place...
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NMedical coding had been on my radar for several years, as I had been dealing with CPT and ICD-10-CM for most of my career in clerical medical office roles. When I found out my employer was willing to pay for me to take a course for it, I was...
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NFirst ask yourself, what goal am I trying to reach? Coding? Billing? (compliance, practice management, auditing are roles for a more experienced candidate, but things to think about now). Then do some research. Check to see what employers...
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NSince the ACA in 2009, and the mandate to provide screening services at no cost-share to patients, this issue has been a real PITA. (sorry ..... but I call 'em like I see 'em). That the insurance companies tell patients that this was coded...
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JI am so bummed I have failed the CPC for the 3rd time, each time its the same. The 1st time I got a 58, the 2nd a 62 and now I just saw I got a 63, has anyone went through this. I feel like I should choose another career now. I have been doing...
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Bballisangela@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki New coder can't find a job!.Hi, I know this is an old post but thought I would reply. I'm newly certified CPC-A and am working as a Medical Receptionist. Where can I find an entry level coding/billing job? There is nothing online that accepts anything less than 5 years...
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Cchelsea.c.lyon@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Join my study group on Discord!! in Billing/Reimbursement.Hey,I have a small group on discord that just send notes or highlights they think could help people! I'd love for a few more to join, the more interactions the better! please reach out to me and ill send a link directly :)
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Yyamigank replied to the thread Wiki CERTIFIED HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY CODER CERTIFICATION exam.Thank you for the reply .Is there a book or review material that you recommend to understand more on evaluation and management coding related to hematology and oncology coding ? OR do you think materials and practice exam that come with...
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Ssroyal1031 replied to the thread Wiki Incident - to billing.Thank you for your response. So the rules didn’t change for an APP to include virtual supervision for incident-to? The supervising MD still need to be within the office of an APP?
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Rrmyohn posted the thread Wiki Modifier 25 usage for Professional Charges within the Emergency Department in Modifiers.Having some issues in regards to when to use and not to use Modifier 25 on the professional charges within the Emergency Department. Currently, if the provider does anything over and above a physical exam (i.e, reading of EKG completed by another...
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BBiller2023 replied to the thread Wiki Telehealth update.Hi - I believe Medicare has updated this article. https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00027460 From what I understand from the article, Medicare will cover telehealth services moving forward even if...
