The world as we knew it Both the 1995 and 1997 evaluation and management (E/M) documentation guidelines stated that ancillary staff could record a … [Read more...]
Wellness visits and care management in Rural Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers (RHCs and FQHCs)
RHCs and FQHCs are paid an all-inclusive rate (AIR) or national prospective payment system (PPS) rate for any service that is defined as a visit to … [Read more...]
Billing physician services for hospice patients | Reference Sheet
Medical practices find the hospice modifiers confusing, and confusion leads to denials and payment delays. Use the decision trees below to help you … [Read more...]
Billing medical practice services for patients on hospice
Overview of hospice care Medicare beneficiaries who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less can elect to have their … [Read more...]
7 sure fire ways to owe the government $4 million in fines and repayments | Coding Compliance
Most practices aren’t looking to pay the government any money in fines and repayment because of coding errors. Two recent OIG settlements described … [Read more...]
This practice paid Medicare $4.48 million
Do you sign up for email lists and then wonder why you did it? We all do, don’t we? But, one email I always read is from the Department of Justice … [Read more...]
No Chart Left Behind: Deadline to Complete Medical Records
Years ago, I worked with a physician who was chronically behind in dictating his notes. The charts were crammed into boxes by date, lining the walls … [Read more...]