Coding & Documentation

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.

Curious about the top ICD-10 codes being used by your peers? Here's a short list provided by EHR vendor Practice Fusion.

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.

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.

With the rollout of ICD-10 it's important to keep a sense of normalcy in other critical areas of your practice. Here are some ways to do that.

The change to the ICD-10 coding system was greeted with dread and sometimes fear. But now that it's live, it's time to see what it can do.

ICD-10 is now the official language of insurance claims. Here's how to avoid translation problems and other tips to keep your head above water

Tomorrow is the big day for the ICD-10 transition. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are ten last-minute resources to help you out.

With ICD-10 implementation deadline and Halloween both coming up, here’s another cartoon that looks at the scary similarities of the two days.

As the hours tick away, ICD-10 is almost here. For practice, this doesn’t mean you need to panic, these last minute tips should be of assistance.

With Halloween and Oct. 1 both coming up, here is a look at the scary sights of ICD-10. Which do you find more frightening - ICD-10 or Halloween?

For small practices that feel behind on ICD-10 readiness, one potential solution would be for them to partner with a local large health system.

An ICD-10 critic goes over four myths that have been pushed by the coding set’s supporters and why he is against the transition

The upcoming coding change requires reimbursement monitoring by practices and perhaps a review of claims appeal processes as well.

Answers from our coding expert on questions regarding new versus established patients; split/shared E&M; 92060 requirements; and same-day admit/discharge.

On Aug, 27, CMS held a “National Provider Call,” on ICD-10. Here are some of the key takeaways and an ICD-10 preparation checklist.