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Annual CPT® Changes | Webinar

2021 CPT Coding Changes Recorded on November 19, 2020 @ 12:00 pm (EST) Registration is now closed. If you missed the registration deadline, an … [Read more...]

2019 CPT® changes

Recorded December 13, 2018 It's our annual overview of new CPT® codes. Get up to speed on the new codes and 2019 CPT® coding changes. This is a … [Read more...]

What does the decision to perform a minor procedure really mean?

I received this question recently and want to share it with you. “Since the decision to perform a minor procedure is included in the payment for the … [Read more...]

Let’s go to the source! Should this visit be downcoded?

This article describes the use of time using the 1995/1997 guidelines. Be sure to read about the 2021 guidelines for codes 99202--99215. A … [Read more...]

Medical Decision Making | Evaluation and Management Services

Lunch and Learn Medical Decision Making is the third key component of evaluation and management services. MDM has three components: The number … [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...]

More modifier mishaps | CPT® Modifiers

Some modifier errors are easily avoided by experienced coders or practice management software with an editing function to stop incorrect claims before … [Read more...]

I Want to See that in Writing | Medical Coding Source Citations

Lunch and Learn  Coders are often asked to prove a coding rule to physicians and managers. Coding rules change, reimbursement rules change and … [Read more...]

Psychotherapy coding changes 2017

Words removed from one set of codes, time added to another code. There are two changes in the psychiatry section of CPT® for 2017 behavioral health … [Read more...]

Boost Collections by Accurate Coding

Need to increase your revenue? Which would you choose? A) Add more office hours B) Double book during existing hours C) Collect better for the … [Read more...]

Non Face-to-Face Prolonged Service – 99358

Codes 99358 and 99359 are used for non-face-to-face prolonged services by the billing physician/NP/PA when provided in relation to an E/M service on … [Read more...]

Looking for training on the new E/M Guidelines for 2021?

"Documentation Essentials for Codes 99202-99215 in 2021" is now available!

Take the two hour course on-demand, or sign up for one of our live events with Q&A.

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Defining problems using the new 2021 office visit guidelines

The AMA has developed specific definitions for … Read More...

Chronic Care Management

•  Medicare covers chronic care management … Read More...

Essential documentation for medication management and psychotherapy

When providing both medication management and … Read More...

Insights: Changes in level of service using 2021 office visit guidelines

The American Medical Association (AMA) changed the … Read More...

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

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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