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...]