CMS releases E/M frequency data annually. A physician self-elects their specialty designation when enrolling with Medicare. Unfortunately, there … [Read more...]
Are subsequent hospital or office visits prior to surgery billable?
Question: Are the surgeon’s subsequent hospital visits or office visits between their original consult and the final visit prior to surgery … [Read more...]
Not all emergency surgery should be coded at the highest level | E/M Services and MDM
Surgeons sometimes think that the E/M service on the date of every emergency surgery is the highest level E/M. 99285 or 99223. This article … [Read more...]
Moderate or High MDM – General Surgery
Accurately select the level of medical decision making, using the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines. This article provides examples of moderate … [Read more...]
Billing Admission and Subsequent Visits for Patient Having Surgery
What if I Admit a Patient and Don't Take the patient Immediately to Surgery? Can I bill for the admission and subsequent visits if the patient … [Read more...]
Teaching physician rules and surgical procedures
The teaching physician rules describe a payment method by which Medicare pays an attending physician or teaching physician for services performed … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – General Surgery
This quick reference sheet is packed with useful information. It covers consults, initial and subsequent hospital visits, and observation. … [Read more...]
Definitive Guide to Documenting Time
Office visits, inpatient care, prolonged services, critical care...properly documenting time can help ensure that you receive the maximum allowable … [Read more...]
Critical Care for General Surgery and Trauma Surgeons
Critical care provided as a stand alone service is based on the seriousness of the patient, the types of interventions, and time Critical care … [Read more...]
Can I get paid for…evaluation prior to surgery
The surgeon evaluates a patient, and determines that surgery is needed. Can the surgeon get paid for this initial service? Watch this short video … [Read more...]