By Brandy Brimhall | Published November 21st, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017
The Rule of Coding: Service Codes define "what" you do; diagnosis codes define "why" you're doing it. Billing for laser or any other service must be properly defined and supported by both a service code and a diagnoses code.
Coverage for laser, as with any other service, is strictly dependent upon the ...
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By Brandy Brimhall | Published November 21st, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017
Time-of-Service (TOS) discounts are a common occurrence in chiropractic. What is often assumed is that if insurance isn't involved, there are no rules that apply.
Unfortunately, this is a myth that can become costly to practices and damage provider/patient relationships. So read on to learn the facts about TOS discounting and ...
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By Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published October 17th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017
The following is a short list of some other handy ICD-10 codes:
M76.50 Patellar tendinitis, unspecified kneeM76.51 Patellar tendinitis, right kneeM76.52 Patellar tendinitis, left kneeM05.33 Rheumatoid arthritisM15.9Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified (generalized osteoarthritis NOS)M16.10 Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hipM54.40 Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified sideM54.41 Lumbago with sciatica, right sideM54.42 Lumbago with sciatica, left sideM54.6 Pain in the thoracic spineM54.9Dorsalgia, unspecified (backache NOS, back ...
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By Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published October 16th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017
If all the criteria are met, pain codes for the most part will be reimbursed by insurance. Keep in mind there are only a limited number of diagnosis codes that are considered medically necessary for treatment to be covered.
Low back pain is perhaps one of the most universally accepted diagnoses. General ...
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By Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS | Published October 9th, 2014 - Last Review/Update January 30th, 2017
Acupuncture services are often reimbursed for the treatment of headaches. For examples on headache codes and coding for headaches with ICD-10, visit HealthCMi
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By Wyn Staheli, Director of Research | Published September 15th, 2014 - Last Review/Update July 12th, 2016
Many procedure codes are considered "timed codes," that is, the number of units are determined by the amount of time spent performing the service. Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 5 clarification included here.
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