What are the CPT® codes for TCM? When can they be used? Who can perform these services? Find answers to these questions and more about billing for … [Read more...]
Guidelines for Reporting Screening Colonoscopy
What is the difference between a screening and diagnostic colonoscopy, and how are they coded? What if a screening colonoscopy was scheduled, but a … [Read more...]
To use, or not to use? Unspecified diagnosis codes
ICD-10 included many changes to unspecified codes. What kind of unspecified diagnosis codes can a practice still use? Which ones need to be avoided? … [Read more...]
Risk Based Diagnosis Coding
A tale of two times: The past...practices lived in a fee-for-service world, getting paid the same amount, regardless of how many diagnosis codes … [Read more...]
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...]
To add, or not to add – E/M Services with a Procedure
Should you bill just a procedure? Or an E/M service with it? Medicare provides a breakdown by CPT® code of the pre-evaluation, pre-operative, … [Read more...]
Understanding E/M modifiers
Evaluation and management modifiers indicate to a payer that the service provided was not part of the global surgical package. What are the criteria … [Read more...]
Quick Answers to Common Questions – Part 1
Are you getting paid for all the services you are entitled to be paid for? Are you coding and documenting accurately to help decrease compliance … [Read more...]
Quick Answers to Common Questions – Part 2
Are you getting paid for all the services you are entitled to be paid for? Are you coding and documenting accurately to help decrease compliance … [Read more...]
Quick Answers to Common Questions – Part 3
Are you getting paid for all the services you are entitled to be paid for? Are you coding and documenting accurately to help decrease compliance … [Read more...]