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Coding for the H1N1 virus vaccination

October 23, 2009

Questions and answers dig into preparedness for a potential H1N1 influenza pandemic.

Coding for vaccinations without counseling

September 18, 2009

Our physicians don't want to report code 90465 when children under 8 years of age are vaccinated, because they do not provide any counseling.

Coding for ring entrapment, removal

September 18, 2009

Unfortunately, even though there are CPT codes for simpler procedures, there is currently no code for ring removal or entrapment.

Coding for a primary care preoperative exam

September 18, 2009

Can I bill for a preoperative visit, and if so, what CPT code should be used?

CMS releases new ICD-10 fact sheet

September 10, 2009

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released a new fact sheet outlining the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition.

Physicians must report changes to National Provider Identifier

September 4, 2009

Physicians need to update the information related to their own NPI numbers. Failure to do so could result in not being paid for some services.

Waiting for H1N1 vaccine codes

September 4, 2009

No code has been assigned to report the administration of the upcoming H1N1 vaccine or the vaccine itself. Codes will likely be assigned around October 1.

Is there an exemption from the federal EHR mandate?

September 4, 2009

Although Medicare is expected to offer a financial hardship exemption from electronic health records, the agency has offered scant details so far.

When Medicare pays for the H1N1 test

August 21, 2009

Medicare will cover an H1N1 test if it is not covered by a state or local health department.

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