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News and Important InformationI. Code SetsAnesthesia CPT CodesCPT codes for Anesthesia II. Find-A-Code's Tools & ResourcesASA CrosswalksCrosswalk from CPT Anesthesia Codes to Surgery and Procedure Codes. ASA Crosswalks TutorialTutorial Video for ASA Crosswalk Add-on Anesthesia Fee CalculationFees for anesthesia services are not calculated the same as for other types of procedures... NCCI Edits ValidatorValidate using NCCI edits for errors in code selection. WK Drug DatabaseSearch by keywords or codes, click on an index letter to see drugs by name, or drill down through the GPI hierarchy. Click-A-DexFor quick drill-down and easy code selection. Build-A-CodeStep-by-step coding from all major code sets. Pro Fee CalculatorVerify Medicare Reimbursement and UCR Fees for Professional Services Physical Status ModifiersUsing Physical Status Modifiers with Anesthesia Codes III. Additional Links and ResourcesAnesthesia CPT GuidelinesOfficial CPT Section Guidelines ASA Standards and GuidelinesAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists Standards and Guidelines Chronic Pain AssignmentPain Management Programs Injection TherapiesPain Management Injection Therapies for Low Back Pain Pain Management Critical ElementsStage 2 Critical Elements for Pain Recognition and Management Pain Management OptionsHHS.Gov: Pain Management Options Anesthesiologists CenterCMS Anesthesiologists Center Noridian: Anesthesia ResourcesNoridian JE Part B Anesthesia and Pain Management Resources Medicare Provider WebsiteFind the latest Medicare news. Drugs and Biologicals Pub-100 Ch 17Drugs and Biologicals Pub-100 Ch 17 Reimbursement PolicyOxford's reimbursement policy for anesthesia services Billing Requirements for OPPSBilling Requirements for OPPS Providers with Multiple Service Locations Radio Frequency (RF)Pain Management - Reimbursement Select the title to see a summary and a link to the full article. October 1st, 2020 New Codes for Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)Published October 1st, 2020 - Last Review/Update October 6th, 2020 |New codes for Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) are effective October 1, 2020 based on the grade/severity of the symptoms. This article covers the new grading scales. August 10th, 2020 Modifier 50 — Four "Must Know" Tips For Getting PaidPublished August 10th, 2020 |Modifiers added to an HCPCS or CPT© code alters the code description, providing clarity about the service for proper claim processing and reimbursement. Here are four things you must know about modifier 50 to ensure proper payment. - Modifiers are either informational or payment related. Informational modifiers provide additional... July 14th, 2020 Are NCCI Edits and Modifiers Just for Medicare?Published July 14th, 2020 |The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits were developed by CMS to help promote proper coding and control improper coding that leads to incorrect payments with part B claims. It is important to understand that NCCI edits do not include every possible code combination or every type of un-bundling combination. With that ... August 16th, 2019 Medical ID TheftPublished August 16th, 2019 - Last Review/Update August 20th, 2019 |Medical ID Theft
"So, do you guys think you can do something with that?" John asked angrily at our first meeting with him in August 2017 as he slammed a stack of medical bills, EOBs and collection letters - three inches high - down in front of my partner and I. ... August 9th, 2019 The OIG Work Plan: What Is It and Why Should I Care?Published August 9th, 2019 - Last Review/Update August 14th, 2019 |The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) founded its Office of Inspector General (OIG) in 1976 and tasked it with the responsibility to combat waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and the other HHS programs. With approximately 1,600 employees, HHS OIG is the largest inspector general's office within ... July 12th, 2019 5 Ways to Minimize HIPAA LiabilitiesPublished July 12th, 2019 - Last Review/Update July 30th, 2019 |Last year was historic for HIPAA enforcement. The HHS Office of Civil Rights collected a record $23.5 million in settlements and judgments against providers guilty of HIPAA violations. To avoid becoming part of that unwanted statistic, it’s important to pay extra close attention to five key areas of HIPAA vulnerability.
Take ... May 13th, 2019 Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy DevicesPublished May 13th, 2019 - Last Review/Update May 20th, 2019 |Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy Devices can be used for pain, muscle atrophy, help spinal cord injuries, treat symptoms caused by other medical conditions and can be used in the treatment of wounds. This Regence BC/BS article lists codes and devices and gives guidance on coding from Medicare Advantage viewpoint. April 1st, 2019 Spinal Cord Stimulator Used for Chronic PainPublished April 1st, 2019 |Chronic pain is a condition that can be diagnosed on its own or diagnosed as a part of another condition. When coding chronic pain, there is no time frame defining when pain becomes chronic pain; the provider’s documentation should be used to guide the use of these codes.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes ... There are more articles. View all articles... View articles for the current specialty by subtopic: Select the webinar title to view a summary and link to the webinar video. January 4th, 2018 Proper Coding and Billing for Drugs, Biologicals and InjectionsProper Coding and Billing for Drugs, Biologicals and Injections February 2nd, 2017 How to Check NCCI Edits Using FindACodeHow to Check NCCI Edits Using FindACode 2020 Pain Management ICD-10-CM Coding Book2020 Pain Management Reimbursement GuideAdvanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCommonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZFederal Opioid Treatment StandardsMedicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleNoridian: Allowed Amount ReductionsPhysician Assistant (PA) Resources NoridianSummary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by HHS Select the podcast title to view a summary and link to the podcast. August 25th, 2020 Do You Have All the Right Dental Resources Needed to Succeed in Dental Medical Billing and Coding?Discussion with LaMont Leavitt (CEO of innoviHealth) and Christine Taxin (Adjunct professor at New York University, President of Dental Medical Billing, and Links2Success).
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