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Get Ready for ICD-10

Now is the time to start planning for the ICD-10 medical coding transition. In this webinar, recorded on October 15, 2013, Betty Hovey of AAPC explains the coming changes in medical coding and how your medical practice can start getting everyone prepared starting today.

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Survey: How is ICD-10 Going at Your Practice?

December 02, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, Compliance, ICD-9

By Physicians Practice Staff

Is your practice suffering with ICD-10 or has it been a smooth transition? Take a quick five-question survey and share your experiences.

Chronic Care Management: Coding and Billing Criteria

Blog | November 04, 2015 | Coding, ICD-10, ICD-9

By G. John Verhovshek, MA, CPC

Physicians spend significant time managing patients with chronic diseases. Now, under certain conditions, they can be paid for their time.

Not Reflecting Medical Necessity; TCM/Home Visits; Split-Bill Encounters

October 29, 2015 | Coding, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections

Our coding expert discusses coding for medical necessity, TCM/home visits, using modifier 25 with the AWV, and split-bill encounters.

ICD-10: What to Expect after the Deadline

October 23, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections

By Maria N. Ward, M.Ed

It's all been about successful implementation up to Oct. 1, but soon practices should focus on life after ICD-10 becomes a reality.

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Use Modifier 78 When Treating Complications in the OR

Blog | October 07, 2015 | Coding, ICD-10, ICD-9

By G. John Verhovshek, MA, CPC

When billing for an unplanned return to the OR that is related to the original procedure, use modifier 78.

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Early Lessons of ICD-10 for One Practice

Blog | October 06, 2015 | Coding, Compliance, ICD-10, ICD-9

By Jennifer Frank, MD

It’s early in the ICD-10 transition, but one doc began dual coding over a year ago and already has a few lessons to dole out.

For Practices, the ICD-10 Roller Coaster Has Just Begun

October 05, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Revenue Cycle Management

The challenges of ICD-10 are only getting started with denial and claim error rates set to rise. Here’s one way to avoid these travails.

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ICD-10: From Politics to Preparation
May 23, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
Sue Bowman of AHIMA discusses how ICD-10 got delayed, the true cost of waiting one year for implementation, and how to get your practice prepared.
ICD-10 Next Steps: For the Prepared and Procrastinators
May 07, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
Angie Comfort of AHIMA gives you quick tips on what you should do to prepare for ICD-10 in 2015, whether your practice was ready or not in 2014.
Preparing for the ICD-10 Transition
October 15, 2013 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
Betty Hovey of AAPC explains the looming medical coding transition to ICD-10 and how to prepare your medical practice.
ICD10: Payers, Unspecified Codes, and Preparing Providers
May 07, 2013 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Payers
AHIMA's Kathy DeVault explains how to work with payers on the ICD-10 transition, including use of unspecified codes, and how to best prepare providers.

ICD-10: Key Changes for Primary Care
Mary Jean Sage
August 27, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections
By Mary Jean Sage
Here are some diagnoses primary-care physicians should pay attention to in order to code correctly and get properly reimbursed.
ICD-10 Procrastinator's Six-Month Timeline
Avery Hurt
April 06, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Managers Administrators, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Training
By Avery Hurt
ICD-10 will be here before you know it. Here's what you need to do before October 1.
Six Key Differences Between ICD-9 and ICD-10
Avery Hurt
April 03, 2015 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections
By Avery Hurt
The changes in the new ICD-10 coding system will help you do your job better. Here are some changes you'll be happy to meet.
Seven Big ICD-10 Changes for Primary Care
Michelle Cavanaugh, RN, CPC
March 19, 2015 | ICD-10, ICD-9, Operations, Staff, Training
By Michelle Cavanaugh, RN, CPC
Focus on the most frequently used codes at your primary-care practice — such as these seven — to better prepare for the ICD-10 transition.

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