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Using Time to Select a Code | Dermatology

Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. This article reflects the rules for using … [Read more...]

Coding for Hospitalists

Coding for services done by hospitalists and other specialty physicians in the hospital can be confusing.  After watching these videos and downloading … [Read more...]

Using Time to Select a Code

Use these rules when billing for codes that use the 1995/1997 guidelines. In 2021, this does not include codes 99202--99215. What codes continue to … [Read more...]

Time based rules | Behavioral health services

Psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs and psychiatric PAs provide medication management using E/M codes and psychotherapy services. There are specific rules … [Read more...]

Let’s go to the source! Should this visit be downcoded?

This article describes the use of time using the 1995/1997 guidelines. Be sure to read about the 2021 guidelines for codes 99202--99215. A … [Read more...]

Quick Coding Cheat Sheet – E/M Services

E/M Quick Reference for Evaluation and Management Codes This quick reference coding guide to E/M services covers consults, initial and subsequent … [Read more...]

Can I code at a higher level if everyone in the exam room is crying?

This short video addresses your questions about coding a higher level of service due to patient behavior.  Includes CPT® guidelines, tips on selecting … [Read more...]

Your Patient Wants to Talk: How to Bill for Discussion Visits

The current CPT rules for office visits say time may be used to select a code for new or established patients if counseling/coordination of care … [Read more...]

Looking for training on the new E/M Guidelines for 2021?

"Documentation Essentials for Codes 99202-99215 in 2021" is now available!

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Insights: Changes in level of service using 2021 office visit guidelines

The American Medical Association (AMA) changed the … Read More...

Defining problems using the new 2021 office visit guidelines

The AMA has developed specific definitions for … Read More...

2021 Office Visit Coding Insights | Webinar

2021 Office Visit Coding Insights March 25, 2021 … Read More...

2021 Reimbursement: What Your Practice Needs to Know | Webinar

Recorded on February 18, 2021 @ 12:00 pm … Read More...

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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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