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According to the Office of Inspector General (OIG), “The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an unprecedented demand for diagnostic laboratory testing to determine whether an individual has the virus. Beyond the COVID-19 tests, laboratories can also perform add-on tests, for example, to confirm or rule out diagnoses ... 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 ... April 20th, 2020 Now That is Fraud! Genetic Testing "Public alert"Published April 20th, 2020 |Genetic testing is becoming very popular. In fact, so popular you might see it in places you would not expect such as a community event, fairs or any event happening in your community. Some labs may even offer FREE screening for genetic testing. Watch for FREE screening announcements or advertisements ... April 15th, 2020 New CPT® Codes Approved for COVID-19 Antibody IdentificationPublished April 15th, 2020 |On April 10, 2020, the American Medical Association approved and published a revision of code 86318 and added two new codes 86328 and 86769 for reporting Coronavirus [COVID-19] antibody testing. April 13th, 2020 CPT Coding Guidance on New Lab Code for COVID-19Published April 13th, 2020 |According to the AMA, "The Addition of one Category I Pathology and Laboratory code (87635) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-2-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) accepted at the March 2020 CPT Editorial Panel meeting.
*Note that code 87635 will be a child code under parent code 87471. It is represented here ... 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 Capture Billing Medical Services - Commonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZCGS - Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolCGS Medicare - Bilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCMS - Medicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleCompliance Program Guidance for Clinical LaboratoriesHHS - Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by HHSNoridian - Allowed Amount ReductionsNoridian - Physician Assistant (PA) ResourcesProvider Compliance Tips for Laboratory Tests - Blood Counts |
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