‘Patients over Paperwork’ or bait and switch?
August 21, 2018
Coding expert Bill Dacey reacts to CMS’s 2019 proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would collapse office Evaluation and Management code levels—and payment rates.
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Coding for repacking wound care and diabetic shock
July 24, 2018
Coding expert Bill Dacey explores coding for ongoing wound care and unexpected, extended care for a diabetic patient.
Establishing ‘contact’ under transitional care management codes
June 29, 2018
Is a phone message sufficient to use the TCM coding series? Plus, guidance on advanced care planning codes.
Communicating problem status in the assessment and plan
April 27, 2018
This month's coding questions tackle the issue of problem “status,” TCM codes, and "quality" coding.
Coding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Along with a 99397
March 29, 2018
Coding expert explains why we don't typically see a 99397 and an AWV, and why Medicare discourages this from happening.
Coding for Vitals: Is It Necessary?
February 26, 2018
In this month's coding column, our expert answers whether or not you need to include vitals when coding a patient encounter.
Payer Demands on a New Code are Unknown
January 30, 2018
In this month's coding column, expert Bill Dacey says requirements around the new code 93793 are unknown.
Coding for Annual Wellness Visits
December 28, 2017
This month's coding questions look at coding for transition of care for a nursing facility patient and on Annual Wellness visits.
Medical Coding in a Consulting Capacity
November 29, 2017
This month's coding questions look at the difference between a 99243 vs 99244 in a consulting capacity.
Coding Questions: Billing a Physical During a Follow-up
October 31, 2017
This month's coding questions include what to do with the ROS section of the EHR and whether or not to bill a physical during a follow-up.
