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Coding

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2005 Codes? Use 'Em Now
Practices need to implement new code set by January 1

A Cast of Coders
Advice from Georgette Gustin, president of the national advisory board of the AAPC

A Moving Target
Expert Bill Dacey helps you navigate the shifting E&M rules.

Be ‘Double the Doc’
How to bill incident-to -- and guidelines for when you can and can't

BETTER CODING: Make What You Earn
Do you have a nagging sense that you should be earning more for all the work you do? You're probably right.

Beyond the Codes
How to make sure payers send the right amount

Billing and Collections: Rules to Code By
With thousands of complex coding rules and a busy practice to run, some billing mistakes are inevitable. And every mistake costs you money. What to do? With our help, learn how to avoid the most common coding blunders, and get paid on time (almost) every time.

Billing: Coding Made Easier
It’s confusing, tedious, and time-consuming — and for most practices, it’s the only way to get paid for the work you do. Now the good news: There are tools available to make coding easier. Here’s our rundown.

Billing: Consultation or Referral — Knowing the Difference
When asked to a see a patient by another physician, does it really matter if you bill an E&M visit as a consult or a referral? It sure does — and using these terms interchangeably can cost your practice thousands. We help sort out the differences.

Boost Your Coding Confidence
Medical coding poses as rational exercise. Every service has a code. You document the service you provide. You get paid. On the surface, it seems pretty straightforward.

Check Those Charts
Why and how to perform self-audits of charts

Coding Dilemmas Cracked
Avoid these top coding mistakes

Coding Matters
A conversation about coding and fraud and abuse issues with legal expert Alice Gosfield

Coding Questions?
Questions and answers about coding

Coding Questions?

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