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Coding Cues

Codes alone don't provide clarity in notes

May 10, 2012

In this installment, you'll learn whether writing just the code without an explanation in the assessment/plan section is adequate. Find out the answer to this pressing coding question.

5010 enforcement discretion date extended

April 25, 2012

Questions include details regarding issues getting claims processed under 5010 and the new implementation date for ICD-10. Find out the answers to your pressing coding questions.

Compensation for Mohs surgery changes

April 10, 2012

In the past 2 years, Medicare has altered its coverage of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). Find out the answer to the pressing coding question this has caused.

STI counseling, testing covered by Medicare

March 25, 2012

Questions include details regarding Medicare coverage of sexually transmitted infections. Find out the answers to your pressing coding questions.

How to bill for multiple chronic conditions

March 10, 2012

Questions include code numbers for multiple chronic conditions and how to ensure accurate claims. Find out the answers to pressing coding questions.

Address claim issues before 5010 conversion

February 25, 2012

Questions include claim issues with 5010, RAC demand letters, and telehealth services. Find out the answers to pressing coding questions.

Lack of accreditation causes denials

February 10, 2012

Questions include MRI accreditation, multi-procedures, and signature requirements. Find out the answers to your pressing coding questions.

Physician fee schedule rate change delayed

January 25, 2012

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for its physician fee schedule November 1 and stated that providers would see an across-the-board reduction of 27.4% for services in 2012, but much is still unclear about this change.

Acceptable electronic signatures

January 10, 2012

Here's a question concerning electronic signatures: Is a physician's signature enough to be compliant?

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