August 24, 2020
Why practices should not fear new coding requirements
February 03, 2020
CMS rules to simplify E/M coding and reemphasize patient narrative.
January 15, 2020
Practices are using E&M codes to bill for non-physician educational visits, but is this ok?
August 07, 2019
Payers don’t dole out equal pay for equal work, so it benefits your physician practice to understand who pays what (so you can negotiate more).
June 17, 2019
Coding expert Bill Dacey clears up some confusion about split billing and combination visits.
February 05, 2019
In order to justify the Level 4 E/M visit, make sure you have recorded all necessary information-and clearly label it for the payer auditor to easily find.
January 02, 2019
How to code varies on the circumstances. Many coding scenarios are determined by context-not absolutes.
November 15, 2018
Proper billing and coding under CMS’s final rule is important not only for reimbursement but also to avoid potential lawsuits.
October 22, 2018
This month’s coding questions look at how timing plays a role with annual checkups and the stipulations that must be met for coding by time.
September 20, 2018
A recent $65M False Claims Act settlement highlights physicians' responsibility to provide the best care as well as correctly document and appropriately code it.
