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September 24, 2023

Reporting the Global Surgical Package | Webinar

Your Guide to Accurately Reporting the Global Surgical Package Recorded June 15, 2023 The global surgical package provides a single payment … [Read more...]

Can we bill an E/M service with a scheduled endoscopy?

Question: Can we charge an E/M service when we do a scheduled endoscopy to account for the cost of nursing staff, supplies, pre- and post- care of … [Read more...]

Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient?

Question: Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient? Answer: No. Although the operative and post-operative portions of the … [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...]

Avoid these 4 costly errors when coding minor surgical procedures

Does your practice perform any minor or major procedures? If so, this post is for you! Primary care practices and urgent care centers should pay … [Read more...]

Global Surgical Package: an overview

Need a quick summary of the global surgical package and frequently used modifiers? This article from CodingIntel will ensure that your medical … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Global Surgery

Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in many specialties perform procedures in the office, surgery center or hospital. The payment … [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 goes … [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...]

2023 E/M guidelines for hospital, nursing facility, home and residence services | Webinar

Effective January 1, 2023, the AMA has revised the definitions and guidelines for hospital and other E/M services, including ED visits, nursing facility services, home services, and domiciliary care codes. Also, coding for prolonged care services gets another overhaul with revised codes and guidelines. Watch this webinar about all these changes.

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Is ChatGPT Coming to Coding?

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A Conversation with Two Auditors: Lessons learned about MDM | Webinar

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Coding Matters™

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Proposed HCPCS Code for Screening for the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

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Our mission is to provide up-to-date, simplified, citation driven resources that empower our members to gain confidence and authority in their coding role.

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.

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