decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2013 Issue 5 (May)
Therapy: Look for remittance advice message about therapy G-codes, C-modifiers
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Article Overview
This article explains Medicare remittance advice warnings tied to therapy claims and the reporting elements associated with those claims. It is relevant to billing and coding staff who need to monitor Medicare claim edits, remittance messages, and associated reporting requirements for therapy services.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these remittance advice alerts helps practices recognize when therapy claims may be affected by Medicare processing edits and avoid avoidable claim rejections or delays.
Article Sections
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Remittance advice warnings for therapy claims
Overview of new Medicare contractor messaging affecting therapy claim processing and the timing referenced in the notice.
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Claims with therapy evaluation and re-evaluation codes
Discussion of therapy claims that include certain evaluation or re-evaluation services and the related remittance advice messages.
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Claims with functional reporting G-codes
Discussion of therapy claims involving functional reporting codes and the related requirement for an accompanying modifier.
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Additional reference
Pointer to a related Medicare learning network resource for further information.
What You Will Learn
- What types of therapy claims are affected by the remittance advice alerts
- How Medicare contractor messages are being used to flag reporting issues
- Where the article directs readers for additional Medicare guidance
- Which categories of therapy reporting elements are involved
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Therapy practice administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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