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Teaching Physician Rules | Quick Reference Guide

The rules for documenting services provided jointly between an attending or teaching physician and a resident in a GME program vary based on the … [Read more...]

Billing for injections | Reference Sheet

When doing a joint injection, sometimes a separate E/M service is billed on the same day, and sometimes, it's not. This grid will help you determine … [Read more...]

Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet

CPT® does not make it easy to locate codes for destruction of lesion(s). These codes are found in multiple chapters throughout the CPT® book, and are … [Read more...]

Billing Preventive Medicine Services and Problem Visit | Quick Reference Sheet

This quick reference sheet provides guidance for billing preventive medicine services and split visits. When can you bill for both an office visit AND … [Read more...]

Remote Monitoring Management 99091, 99457 | Reference Sheet

This quick reference sheet includes descriptions and examples for CPT ® codes 99091 and 99457-99458 for reporting Remote physiologic monitoring … [Read more...]

Blood pressure self-measurement 99473, 99474 | Reference Sheet

CPT ® codes 99473 and 99474 are used to report specific clinical staff and/or Physician, NP or PA work related to blood pressure self-measurement by … [Read more...]

Remote Monitoring 99453, 99454 | Reference Sheet

CPT codes 99453 99454 are used to report remote monitoring device set up, supply and recording. This resource answers the questions: Who does the … [Read more...]

Psychiatry Exam Reference Sheet

Psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs and PAs often use E/M codes to report services. In addition to using a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation code, … [Read more...]

Medication management and psychotherapy reference sheet

This quick reference sheet illustrates the coding and documentation requirements for medication management services with, or without … [Read more...]

Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Hospitalists

This quick coding reference sheet is a must have when coding E/M services for hospitalists. It covers consults, initial and subsequent hospital … [Read more...]

Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Dermatology

This dermatology specific E/M reference sheet includes 1997 single specialty skin exam and medical decision making examples for outpatient and … [Read more...]

Checklist for CPT® code 99483 | cognitive assessment code for dementia

Is your practice performing cognitive assessments for patients with dementia, using CPT® code 99483? If so, use this checklist to make sure you … [Read more...]

Coding for depression in the HCC system | Reference Sheet

Do you have questions about coding for depression in the HCC system? HCC diagnosis coding for depression can be confusing. This quick reference … [Read more...]

Coding for diabetes in the HCC system | Reference Sheet

For medical practices who are part of an ACO, MSSP, or other Alternative Payment Model, understanding how to code accurately is critical to making the … [Read more...]

Coding for hypertension in the HCC system | Reference Sheet

Coding for hypertension in the HCC system often requires additional codes to specify type of hypertension, and other complications or factors. This … [Read more...]

Using Modifier 59 | Quick Reference

Modifier 59 is referred to by CMS as the modifier of last resort. It is often used when modifier 51 is the more accurate modifier. This quick … [Read more...]

Using Modifier 33 | Quick Reference

Modifier 33 is a CPT modifier used to identify medical care whose primary purpose is delivery of an evidence based service, based on recommendations … [Read more...]

Using Modifier 25 | Quick Reference

Use of Modifier 25 may be applicable when an E/M service is provided on the same day as a procedure, a  preventive medicine service, or other medical … [Read more...]

Minor Procedures

These reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]

Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Home visits

Use this reference guide to select a level of service for new and established patient home visits, based on the key components or time. Relevant … [Read more...]

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CMS split/shared services

Questions about CMS split/shared services rule changes? In this quick reference sheet you'll learn what these services are, who can bill them, and where. And, information about "substantive portion" and selecting level of service for time vs. key components..

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

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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