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Screening for skin cancer

Dermatologists frequently see patients for skin checks, to examine their skin for signs of pre-malignant or malignant lesions. Some of these patients … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Diagnosis coding for screening colonoscopy

Some of you have read my blog post on coding for screening colonscopy.  The questions I get about that article are all related to diagnosis … [Read more...]

Using Modifier 33 | Cheat Sheet

Modifier 33 is used to identify certain screening and preventive services. This quick reference sheet addresses: When to use modifier 33 Why … [Read more...]

Screening for depression | HCPCS code G0444

Annual depression screening code G0444 Medicare pays primary care practices to screen all Medicare patients annually for depression. The service … [Read more...]

Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care to Reduce Alcohol Misuse | HCPCS Code G0442

The  US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for alcohol misuse and behavioral interventions for individuals whose screening … [Read more...]

Billing for pap smear

Clinicians often ask what codes to use when billing for a pap smear provided during a preventive medicine service or other problem-oriented E/M … [Read more...]

Can you screen for an existing condition? | Diagnosis Coding for Lab Services

Sometimes, the hardest thing about coding for preventive services isn’t the visit at all. It’s the labs. Patients come in for an annual physical … [Read more...]

Screening pelvic/breast exam and pap smear denials | G0101 and Q0091

Updated for 2020 We received this question from one of our members: "We have a medicare patient for whom we provided a pelvic and a breast exam … [Read more...]

Reporting Screening Colonoscopy

What is the difference between a screening and diagnostic colonoscopy, and how are they coded? What if a screening colonoscopy was scheduled, but a … [Read more...]

Screening for Other Sexually Transmitted Illnesses (STI)

This article covers CPT® and diagnosis codes used for screening for other sexually transmitted illnesses. It includes descriptions and screening … [Read more...]

Coding for Screening Colonoscopy

An Overview of Colonoscopy Coding Guidelines Screening colonoscopy is a service with first dollar coverage. A screening test with an A or B rating … [Read more...]

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Office Visit Fees in 2021

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CMS’s 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule | Webinar

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Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021

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FAQ: Scoring the elements in the new E/M guidelines for 2021

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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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