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March 25, 2023

As time goes by

One of the complexities for medical practices is using time in CPT® coding. CPT® has long had a unit of time rule that a unit of time is met when the … [Read more...]

Coding for Behavioral Health Services by Psychologists, Social Workers and Therapists

Looking for a coding resource for behavioral health therapists? It's here. Therapists use CPT codes to describe what services they perform and … [Read more...]

Documenting Exam | Evaluation and Management Services

Lunch and Learn Exam is the second key component of evaluation and management services. This short video discusses the requirements for documenting … [Read more...]

Documenting History | Evaluation and Management Services

Lunch and Learn What does a clinician need to document in the history? Is it okay to say, "non-contributory"? What if the medical assistant takes … [Read more...]

How to get paid for services in medical practices: three quick videos for new clinicians and staff

An Overview of CPT® Codes, HCPCS, Diagnosis Codes & ICD-10-CM This three-part series from CodingIntel is a must see for new staff and … [Read more...]

Not all Unspecified Codes are Created Equal

What kind of unspecified codes can a practice still use? Which ones need to be avoided? Quick, five minute guidance in this video about unspecified … [Read more...]

Explaining E/M Modifiers: 24, 25, 57

These evaluation and management modifiers indicate to a payer that the service provided was not part of the global surgical package. What are the … [Read more...]

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Diseases – Part 1

This is the first part of a two part series regarding coding for chronic diseases. Includes coding for current conditions and some "status" … [Read more...]

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Diseases – Part 2

This is part two of our series regarding coding for chronic diseases. Includes coding for current conditions and some "status" conditions. This 10 … [Read more...]

ICD-10-CM Coding for Depression and Anxiety

ICD-10 chapter 5 includes diagnosis codes for depression and anxiety. These codes require specificity. This video addresses how to select diagnosis … [Read more...]

ICD-10-CM Coding for Personal and Family History and Abuse

Learn the correct coding for personal history of abuse and neglect, and family history of abuse and neglect. Includes discussion of "history of" vs. … [Read more...]

ICD-10-CM Coding for Use, Dependence and Abuse

Correctly select the most accurate code for substance use, abuse and dependence in ICD-10. This short video includes discussion of key changes … [Read more...]

How Physician Services are Paid – Overview

Have a new staff member or practitioner who needs a primer on "how physician services are paid?" This short video is a must see! Learn how all the … [Read more...]

Sequela, Aftercare or Personal History

When should a practice use an aftercare diagnosis code, a personal history of a condition diagnosis code, or a post-trauma sequela code? This video … [Read more...]

Examination Codes in ICD-10

In ICD-10-CM, diagnosis coding for preventive medicine services are divided as with or without abnormal findings. Learn about 'Z' codes in this 5 … [Read more...]

Coding for Signs and Symptoms in ICD-10

Say good bye to "rule out" for physician claims. This review of coding for signs and symptoms for physician services will bring you up-to-date in … [Read more...]

Key Changes in Diagnosis Coding from ICD-9 to ICD-10

How is your practice fairing with the switch to ICD-10. Hopefully, it has been a seamless transition. Regardless of your ICD-10 experience, this 20 … [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...]

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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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Coding for hospital services | Webinar

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CMS Split/Shared Services Rules | Reference Sheet

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Chronic Care Management | Reference Sheet

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Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse | HCPCS Code G0442

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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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