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March 29, 2023

How many times have you or your physician asked, "Can I get paid to...." At CodingIntel, we've collected frequently asked questions, and answered them in short, concise videos. What are the answers:  Yes, no, maybe, and sometimes. Watch them here or listen to our convenient podcast.

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Removal of sutures or staples

There are three codes for removal of sutures or staples. How to bill for suture removal is a question that comes up frequently. And the answer to the … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…an office visit the same day as a minor procedure

Can you bill an E/M service on the same day as a minor procedure?  Sometimes yes, sometimes no.  The decision to perform a minor procedure is included … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…my nurse doing ear lavage

The nurse flushed the patient's ear so I could examine the TM.  Free or Fee? Find out more about billing for ear lavage done by nursing staff in this … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…emergency services in the office

The patient called for an urgent visit that disrupted your regularly scheduled office hours.  Can you get paid at a higher level for providing … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…signing the home health certification form

An Overview of Home Health Certification CPT® CMS pays a small fee for the planning, certification, supervision and re-certification of home health … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…nurse visits

Nurse visits - when can you bill for them, and when are the services of the nurse just part of the cost of doing business? Download … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…travel counseling

So your patient is going to the Galapagos, and wants your advice. Can you get paid for travel counseling? This short video has the answer. Download … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…a problem oriented visit and wellness visit on the same day

Patients who come into the office for a physical or wellness visit often have a problem they want to discuss, or chronic conditions that need to be … [Read more...]

Can I get paid for…evaluation prior to surgery

The surgeon evaluates a patient, and determines that surgery is needed. Can the surgeon get paid for this initial service? Watch this short video … [Read more...]

Can I get paid to…discuss end of life planning with a patient’s child

In 2016, CMS began paying for physicians, NPs and PAs to have a discussion about end of life planning with patients. Find out more in this short … [Read more...]

2023 E/M reference sheets

These handy quick reference sheets included at-a-glance MDM requirements for office, hospital, nursing home and home and residence services. And, a bonus sheet with typical time for those code sets. Sign up for Betsy’s monthly newsletter to download these reference sheets and share them with your practitioners.

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2023 E/M guidelines for hospital, nursing facility, home and residence services | Webinar

Effective January 1, 2023, the AMA has revised the definitions and guidelines for hospital and other E/M services, including ED visits, nursing facility services, home services, and domiciliary care codes. Also, coding for prolonged care services gets another overhaul with revised codes and guidelines. Watch this webinar about all these changes.

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Our mission is to provide up-to-date, simplified, citation driven resources that empower our members to gain confidence and authority in their coding role.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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