Reporting preventive medicine services should be straightforward. The visits are defined by age and whether the patient is new or established. But, … [Read more...]
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Preventive Medicine Coding
Cut through the confusion about preventive medicine, wellness visits, adding a problem oriented visit and the new HCPCS prolonged services codes for … [Read more...]
Preventive Medicine Coding Course_Lesson Three
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Preventive Medicine Coding Course_Lesson One
Two for One – when can I bill a problem oriented visit and a preventive visit the same day
"By the way..." says the patient during their wellness visit, "can you take a look at ______?" When can you get paid for a problem oriented visit in … [Read more...]
Billing a problem oriented visit with a preventive service
Two for the price of one, or report both a problem oriented visit and a preventive service? This video includes CPT® and Medicare guidelines for … [Read more...]
How do we code for “meet and greet” visits?
Question: What code can I use when a patient presents to establish care, and doesn’t have any symptoms or problems? Answer: First, code or … [Read more...]
E/M services: high volume, high risk | Webinar
E/M Services: high volume, high risk October 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm Eastern According to CMS, E/M services comprise 40% of allowed charges in the … [Read more...]
Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse | HCPCS Code G0442
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for alcohol misuse and behavioral interventions for individuals whose screening … [Read more...]
Are you missing the initial annual wellness visit? | G0438
Knowing which Medicare wellness visit to bill Eligibility requirements for the Welcome to Medicare visit After I gave a presentation at a family … [Read more...]
Age and wellness visits | Eligibility for Welcome to Medicare
Knowing which Medicare wellness visit to bill Eligibility requirements for the Welcome to Medicare visit After I gave a presentation at a family … [Read more...]
Principal Care Management (PCM) Services – CPT codes in 2022: 99426—99427
There are four principal care management codes 99424 and 99425 are for time spent by a physician or other qualified health care professional … [Read more...]
Everyday Coding for Medical Practices
How can a practice protect its revenue? The easiest way is by collecting for services already performed, and the first step in that process is … [Read more...]
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3 Easy Steps To Get Started Thanks for joining CodingIntel! We can't wait to share our knowledge with you. 1. Find answers in the … [Read more...]
Coding and reimbursement for lactation services
Questions about coverage and payment for breastfeeding and lactation counseling services come up regularly. Is lactation counseling separately … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Federally Qualified Health Centers
If you are looking for a guide to coding for FQHC visits, here it is. Clinicians in FQHCs use CPT and ICD-10 codes to select their services, but these … [Read more...]
New vaccination codes for 2022
The 2022 CPT® book had some new vaccination codes and some vaccination codes that practices have been using in 2021. These include codes for the serum … [Read more...]
Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2023
2023 conversion factor $33.8872 (updated 1/5/2023) CMS continues to state it doesn't have the authority to extend telehealth in all geographic … [Read more...]
Coding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Coding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) "Mission-driven" isn't just a slogan in FQHCs. These health centers attract and retain … [Read more...]