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Screening codes guide – G0442, G0443, G0444, G0446, G0447

Medicare pays for some screening services for its beneficiaries, using HCPCS codes. These screening codes are time-based HCPCS codes with relatively … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Preventive Medicine Services

This is the resource guide from CodingIntel's one hour course on preventive medicine. Coding for preventive medicine services should be easy, but … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Minor Surgical Procedures

This guide includes definitions of minor procedures used frequently in primary care and urgent care. And, even more important, instructions for … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding for Medical Practices

Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding Payment systems and reimbursements are ever-changing in healthcare and the rules of yesterday may or may not work … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – Care Management Services

What you need to know about non face-to-face services CMS has a stated goal of recognizing management services provided outside of an office visit. … [Read more...]

Everyday Coding for Medical Practices

How can a practice protect its revenue? The easiest way is by collecting for services already performed, and the first step in that process is … [Read more...]

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