CMS releases E/M frequency data annually. A physician self-elects their specialty designation when enrolling with Medicare. Unfortunately, there … [Read more...]
Moderate or High MDM – General Surgery
ARCHIVE The 1995/1997 Documentation Guidelines are gone beginning 1-1-2023. (Ding dong....) However, we will still need to use them when auditing … [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...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – General Surgery
This is an E/M reference using the 1995/1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept it on the site? In case you … [Read more...]
Definitive Guide to Documenting Time
This is an E/M reference using the 1995/1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept it on the site? In case you … [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...]