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ICD-10: Why You Shouldn't Wait
It's understandable that you'd want to avoid thinking about transitioning to the coming ICD-10 code set. But the longer you wait to start, the tougher it will be to make the switch, and the more likely you are to lose money. Here's what you need to know to avoid claims denials and ensure a smooth conversion.
 

Your Coding Questions Answered From our February journal
New AWV Requirements; 'Blanket' Statements; Incident-to Services 


Solving Your 9 Biggest Billing Blunders
Coding is hard. It's tedious. It's not why you went to medical school. Yet it is how you get paid for the services you perform, and the fact is that many physicians aren't very good at it. So here are the 9 coding blunders that the experts see over and over and how to fix them.
 

Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit
Have 4 minutes? Our video primer gives you the latest on coding for this new, annual event that is likely to impact your practice.
 

Preparing for the ICD-10 Transition
Advance preparation is your key to successfully managing this major upcoming change. Here's what your practice needs to know and do to get ready.
 

Planning for ICD-10 Conversion
The path to ICD-10 conversion can seem like climbing to the other side of a very high mountain, but don't let that stop you from building a plan now.

Modifiers Explained
Are you getting paid everything you should be? Not if you're not using code modifiers properly. Here's how to use these code add-ons correctly to help you get paid what you deserve.
 

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The Consequences of Not Already Being 5010-Ready 

Two Steps to Simplify ICD-10 Transition at Your Medical Practice 

ICD-10 Shouldn’t Dictate Patient Care or EHR Design 

The Lifecycle of a Medical Claim: Identifying Practice Problems 

Medical Coding’s Intent is Sometimes Lost in Translation 

HIPAA 5010 Enforcement Delay Good for Practices 

Audits: Why They Happen and What Your Medical Practice Should Do 

Seven Reasons to Be Very Nervous About Your Cash Flow  


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CodingandBilling

February 1, 2012
Monitoring Revenue Cycle Management at Your Medical Practice
You've purchased the technology needed to keep tabs on your practice's operations. Now make sure you're looking at the right reports. More »
January 31, 2012
Planning for ICD-10 Conversion
The path to ICD-10 conversion can seem like climbing to the other side of a very high mountain, but don't let that stop you from building a plan now. More »
January 29, 2012
New AWV Requirements; 'Blanket' Statements; Incident-to Services
Coding questions? We've got the answers More »
January 25, 2012
Can That Applicant Do the Job at Your Medical Practice?
Tips for testing job skills - before you hire More »
January 4, 2012
Quality Data Codes
QDC codes themselves carry no payment for a claim. However, using the codes correctly may result in a bonus payment from Medicare, and not reporting them successfully will result in a penalty. More »
December 21, 2011
Rearranging Codes by Cost; Time-based Codes; Multiple Payment Reductions
Coding questions? We've got the answers More »
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Level 5 Cases
June 16, 2011

This pediatric cardiologist thinks that all his patient visits should be coded as level 5s. Is he right?

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
June 16, 2011

Questions pertaining to the new Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.

Face-To-Face Visits for Reviewing Blood Work
June 16, 2011

This administrator wonders if his physician needs to be physically present in order to bill a 99212 for infertility blood work.

Separate or Equal?
June 16, 2011

I have a physician who saw a patient for a preventive visit and also charged a 99215 for this patient on the same date of service. He used the same documentation for both visits. Should he have documented each service separately?

New Medicare 'G' Codes
June 16, 2011

Can I use the new Medicare G0438 and G0439 like I use the older preventive medicine codes 99381-99397? I've been told that I have to do more.

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What Does the Physician Practice of the Future Look Like?
February 3, 2012

Ever wondered what the future holds for your practice and your career? Here are four scenarios that might provide a better picture.

Healthcare Providers Play Crucial Role in Helping Victims of Abuse
Stephen Hanson, PA-C , February 3, 2012

I would urge each and every one of you to be familiar with the warning signs of abuse, and the resources available to you all as healthcare providers.

Encouraging Patients to Use Online Communication
J. Scott Litton, Jr., MD , February 3, 2012

How do we motivate or encourage patients to contact our office electronically?



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Optineurin mutations in Japanese amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Iida et al. 83 (2): 233 -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
jnnp.bmj.com - 2/1/12
OPTN. mutation in ALS, we screened the entire coding region ( exons 4 16) and exon intron boundaries of. ... All were substitutions of a single nucleotide. There were eight variants in the coding region, and.
Coding region - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
ghr.nlm.nih.gov - 1/9/12
Coding region. Sequence of DNA consisting of a series of nucleotide bases ( code) giving rise to the mature messenger RNA that will be translated into the specific amino acids of the
Coding Change Request Form: CPT Category I and Category III
www.ama-assn.org - 1/9/12
AMA CPT form to submit a CPT coding change request.
HYMAI - hydatidiform mole associated and imprinted (non-protein coding) - Genetics Home Reference
ghr.nlm.nih.gov - 1/9/12
The official name of this gene is hydatidiform mole associated and imprinted ( non-protein coding).. ... This gene, which encodes a non-protein coding transcript, exhibits differential DNA methylation between the two parental alleles at an adjacent
ICD-9 - Physicians Practice
www.physicianspractice.com - 1/15/12
Having trouble with an ICD-9 coding issue? This is the place to learn what you need to know about medical coding and billing.

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