Coding & Documentation

When you look at your cash inflow each month, are you disappointed? That's why it is so important to identify why your claims are being denied.

Proper documentation and reporting of codes for prolonged services allows providers to improve compensation for lengthy outpatient services.

Since the implementation of the ICD-10 coding system, most claims are processing smoothly and rejection rates have been minimal.

Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding incident-to billing; time-based coding; and specificity in ICD-10.

Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding medical necessity; using the ROS for history of presenting illness; and duplicative coding.

When you are wrongfully denied for a single code or entire claim, do you know what to do?

Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding bronchoscopy; modifier 58 vs. modifier 79; and fourth-year residents.

Despite all the hoopla surrounding ICD-10, nearly half the practices polled by Physicians Practice had no problems in transitioning to the new code set.

Here are three best practices for large practices that need to increase billing efficiency and keep the revenue flowing.

‘Tis the season! Cartoonist Jon Carter reveals that a few Christmas and holiday characters and traditions are just well-disguised ICD-10 codes.

For many physicians like Theo Felts, a family practitioner in Overland, Kan., ICD-10 has been no sweat at all. In this Q&A, he discusses the transition.

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

Physicians should use modifier 58 to indicate a staged or related procedure that was planned in advance.

The ICD-10 transition will continue into the next year for practices. Here are some tips you’ll need to take in 2016.

With a dearth of coders thanks to the ICD-10 transition, some practices find that training current staff is the best way to get good coders.

Fall brings a new set of activities that may require new ICD-10 codes at your practice. Here's a list of 15 possible – and funny – autumn injuries.

Our coding expert discusses copying the referring physician on consults; coding follow-up visits; and selecting medical complexity for high-toxicity meds.

Avoid problems with reimbursement through accurate and specific coding in ICD-10. Here are some tips to do that.

Even if you haven’t seen an uptick in denials, the ICD-10 transition could affect your bottom line. Here are some ways to ensure that doesn’t happen.

The big bang of ICD-10 has happened. Practices should focus on getting reimbursement from third-party payers and clearing up any issues.

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

During these early days of ICD-10 payers are accepting codes that aren't quite as specific as they should be. This won't last forever.

Everything seems fine on the surface with ICD-10 thus far, but is there a false sense of security?

A new billing code allows docs to be reimbursed for non face-to-face care for patients with two or more chronic conditions lasting 12 months or more.

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

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

The early returns on ICD-10 from payers and a clearinghouse have been positive. Yet, no one is ready to pop the champagne and celebrate quite yet.

What were the top five most commonly unexpected procedures that were denied in August? RemitData laid out all the answers in this infographic.

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