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March 24th, 2020

"What is the ICD-10 code for...?" - Search Smarter With Find-A-Code Tools

By Aimee Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CST, MA, MT, Director of Content | Published March 24th, 2020

Do you still find yourself searching the internet for an ICD10 code? Medical coders often type into their search engine, what is the ICD10 code for ... and a specific diagnosis code, to avoid repeatedly dragging out the incredibly large ICD10 codebook. Ironically, some of the most commonly searched ICD10 diagnoses include: ...

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May 30th, 2018

What is a Legal Hold and e Discovery Anyway

By Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA | Published May 30th, 2018 - Last Review/Update June 4th, 2018

Whether I am assisting clients or presenting, I am often asked about legal holds and e-discovery. The transition from paper to electronic records, which include emails, computer faxes, protected health information ("PHI"), personally identifiable information ("PII") and documents that are created, received, maintained or transmitted in an electronic format created...

April 24th, 2018

FHIR Revisited

By Dugan MadduxDugan Maddux, MD, FACP & Dr. Ahmad SharifAhmad Sharif, MD, MPH | Published April 24th, 2018 - Last Review/Update May 2nd, 2018

Like a moth to a flame, we periodically have to take a close look at FHIR. As mentioned in the March 26 blog post, interoperability was the hot topic at HIMSS, and FHIR is at the blazing edge of interoperability...

April 4th, 2018

What Do Patients Expect in 2018?

By BC Advantage | Published April 4th, 2018 - Last Review/Update April 12th, 2018

Evolutions in technology continue to merge with a trend toward consumerism in healthcare. As a result, patients are expecting a different kind of experience in managing their healthcare....

February 28th, 2018

Telemedicine Billing and Reimbursement

By Jared Staheli | Published February 28th, 2018

The opportunities for providers who want to provide telemedicine continue to expand in all sectors of the healthcare market. Even the VA, long a symbol of a fossilized, bureaucratic healthcare entity, has begun to embrace this technology. Though most are familiar with what telemedicine is, many still have questions surrounding ...

February 27th, 2018

Health Information Exchange and Trusted Exchange Frameworks

By Dugan Maddux, MD, FACP | Published February 27th, 2018 - Last Review/Update April 12th, 2018

Despite progress in health IT, Health Information Exchange (HIE) remains squarely in toll booth mode, with gated stops and slowdowns that may or may not permit information to move forward. ...

February 1st, 2018

Two of the Largest Public-Private Health-Care Forms a New Partnership.

By Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published February 1st, 2018

CMS announced today, “VA, Health and Human Services Announce Partnership to Strengthen Prevention of Fraud, Waste and Abuse Efforts”. This new alliance will allow the VA access to CMS’ program integrity protocols which will enable them to close existing gaps in their claims payment process. CMS stated in the announcement today, “CMS ...

January 31st, 2018

Mobile Health: Growing Engagement and New Responsibilities

By Dugan Maddux, MD, FACP | Published January 31st, 2018 - Last Review/Update March 29th, 2018

This week I'm blogging about an M-word. Not MACRA or MIPS, but Mobile Health or mHealth....

August 4th, 2017

Proposed Telehealth Changes for 2018

By Wyn Staheli | Published August 4th, 2017 - Last Review/Update October 4th, 2017

Medicare has proposed making some changes to policies regarding telehealth services. They are adding some new codes to their covered list of telehealth services and propose eliminating the requirement to use the GT modifier. Since many payers adopt similar policies, watch for further announcements from other third-party payers. Proposed Codes HCPCS code G0296 ...

July 7th, 2017

Telemedicine: The Next Frontier in Care Delivery

By Valora Gurganious, MBA, CHBA | Published July 7th, 2017 - Last Review/Update January 25th, 2018

Technology is ubiquitous in modern society, and just when we thought that computers could not replace the "human touch" of a healthcare provider, technology is making specialized care accessible to patients anywhere there is an internet connection.

February 21st, 2017

Telehealth Psychiatric Service

By Wyn Staheli, Director of Research | Published February 21st, 2017

Telehealth (also known as telemedicine) is playing an ever increasing roll in the reimbursement process. Internet services continue to expand and many insurance payers/providers are now covering (paying for) telehealth services. Telepsychiatry (providing behavioral health services in a telehealth environment) has been highly successful because video conferencing makes providing psych ...

July 5th, 2016

Q&A: We just learned that for Meaningful Use attestation, we have to complete a Security Risk Assessment. What is that and how do we do it?

By ChiroCode | Published July 5th, 2016 - Last Review/Update March 4th, 2019

Q&A: We just learned that for Meaningful Use attestation, we have to complete a Security Risk Assessment. What is that and how do we do it?

April 13th, 2016

Telehealth Basics

By Wyn Staheli, Director of Research | Published April 13th, 2016

Telehealth and telemedicine are covered for many payers for services such as consultation, office visits, individual psychotherapy, and pharmacologic management delivered via a telecommunications system.

March 4th, 2016

Choosing the Right Software for Your Practice

By | Published March 4th, 2016

It's difficult to know where to start when selecting the best software for your practice. With dozens of selections to choose from, making the right choice can be a daunting task. For new or established practices looking to implement or upgrade software into their practices, there are some general need-to-know ...

August 10th, 2015

Appointments, Reminders, Text Messaging, and HIPAA

By ChiroCode | Published August 10th, 2015 - Last Review/Update January 27th, 2017

As more and more people are using mobile and wireless devices, a new term - mHealth - has emerged. According to a National Institute of Health consensus group, mHealth is “the use of mobile and wireless devices to improve health outcomes, healthcare services and health research.” Historically, the biggest gaps and HIPAA violations have been linked to ...

February 9th, 2015

Encryption

By Wyn Staheli, Director of Research | Published February 9th, 2015 - Last Review/Update June 9th, 2016

How secure is your computer? Do you have a password on your computer? Do you have the automatic log offs turned on? Is your computer encrypted? Are your off-site storage files encrypted? This document is designed to give some basic information about making your office a little more secure. It is not ...

February 4th, 2015

Virtual Cards

By Wyn Staheli | Published February 4th, 2015 - Last Review/Update June 9th, 2016

Sometimes called "disposable," "temporary," or "one-time use" numbers, a virtual credit card number is "like putting a wall" between your transaction and your regular account, says Steve Kenneally, vice president of the American Bankers Association. Although these cards can protect the cardholder from fraud, the use of virtual cards as ...

October 24th, 2014

Q & A: Is it a HIPAA Violation to Email Patients?

By Evan M. Gwilliam DC MBA BS CPC CCPC QCC CPC-I MCS-P CPMA CMHP | Published October 24th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017

Straight from the Office of Civil Rights: Q: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit health care providers to use e-mail to discuss health issues and treatment with their patients? A: Yes. The Privacy Rule allows covered health care providers to communicate electronically, such as through e-mail, with their patients, provided they apply ...

September 26th, 2014

Patient Electronic Access Tipsheet - Measure Compliance

By Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published September 26th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017

MEASURE COMPLIANCE - Meeting the Patient Electronic Access Objective Starting in 2014, CMS requires that providers participating in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Programs must meet the Patient Electronic Access objective, which gives patients access to their health information in a timely manner. Providers participating in ...

September 25th, 2014

Virtual Credit Cards -A new trend in trying to keep up with E-Health

By Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published September 25th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017

Beware of the changes sneaking in as “money streams” in the name of EFT standards. Virtual Credit Cards are being used in provider’s offices as payments from payers; clearinghouses are starting to offer this service as well. Effective January 1, 2014, health plans were required to offer electronic funds transfer (EFT). ...

September 18th, 2014

Medicare Electronic Sumbission (EDI) links

By Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published September 18th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017

Helpful links for Electronic submissions (EDI) See links here:Â NGS EDI Lnks ...

July 16th, 2014

Windows XP and HIPAA Non-compliance

By Wyn Staheli, Director of Research | Published July 16th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 25th, 2017

For anyone who is not a computer techie, the announcement by Microsoft about discontinuing support for Windows XP may not mean much. However, from a HIPAA perspective, this is very important information because Section 164.308(a)(5)(ii)(B) of the HIPAA Security Rules includes an 'addressable' requirement of Protection from Malicious Software where ...

July 15th, 2014

How the Internet is Reshaping Medical Coding and Billing

By David Berky | Published July 15th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 25th, 2017

Since the Internet is affecting (usually for better) every industry, why should it come as a surprise that medical coding and billing is now heavily dependent on the Internet? Actually, a number of important challenges and changes in the healthcare industry, and in technology as a whole, are pushing medical ...

February 19th, 2014

Are Text Messages HIPAA Compliant?

By | Published February 19th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 27th, 2017

As more and more people are using mobile and wireless devices, a new buzzword has emerged: mHealth. According to a National Institute of Health consensus group, mHealth is "the use of mobile and wireless devices to improve health outcomes, healthcare services and health research." Historically, the biggest gaps and HIPAA violations ...

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"Technology" Articles

"What is the ICD-10 code for...?" - Search Smarter With Find-A-Code Tools

What is a Legal Hold and e Discovery Anyway

FHIR Revisited

What Do Patients Expect in 2018?

Telemedicine Billing and Reimbursement

Health Information Exchange and Trusted Exchange Frameworks

Two of the Largest Public-Private Health-Care Forms a New Partnership.

Mobile Health: Growing Engagement and New Responsibilities

Proposed Telehealth Changes for 2018

Telemedicine: The Next Frontier in Care Delivery

Telehealth Psychiatric Service

Q&A: We just learned that for Meaningful Use attestation, we have to complete a Security Risk Assessment. What is that and how do we do it?

Telehealth Basics

Choosing the Right Software for Your Practice

Appointments, Reminders, Text Messaging, and HIPAA

Encryption

Virtual Cards

Q & A: Is it a HIPAA Violation to Email Patients?

Patient Electronic Access Tipsheet - Measure Compliance

Virtual Credit Cards -A new trend in trying to keep up with E-Health

Medicare Electronic Sumbission (EDI) links

Windows XP and HIPAA Non-compliance

How the Internet is Reshaping Medical Coding and Billing

Are Text Messages HIPAA Compliant?

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