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"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 Liabilities| Published 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 ... June 18th, 2019 How to Properly Report Monitoring Patients Taking Blood-thinning Medications| Published June 18th, 2019 - Last Review/Update June 19th, 2019 Codes 93792 and 93792, which were added effective January 1, 2019, have specific guidelines that need to be followed. This article provides some guidance and tips on properly reporting these services. May 13th, 2019 Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy Devices| Published 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 Pain| Published 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 ... March 18th, 2019 How to Report Imaging (X-Rays) of the Thumb| Published March 18th, 2019 If you've ever taken piano lessons, you know that the thumb is considered the first finger of the hand. Anatomically, it is also referred to as the first phalanx (finger). However, when you are coding an x-ray of the thumb, images are captured of the thumb, hand, wrist, and all ... January 4th, 2019 Nine New Codes for Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) in 2019| Published January 4th, 2019 If your practice performs a lot of fine needle aspirations (FNA), you probably have the code options memorized (10021 without image guidance and 10022 with image guidance). However, the 2019 CPT codes now include nine (9) new FNA codes (10004-10012), one deleted FNA code (10022) and one revised FNA code ... 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. April 10th, 2018 Liens and PI care — How to Make Them Work Better...Liens have been the salvation and anathema for doctors involved in personal injury care treatments. While an essential part of extending needed injury recovery care to those whose insurance coverage is minimal to non-existent, they are not a fool-proof way to secure reimbursement. How do you protect yourself against insurers and attorneys who refuse to honor the agreement? This webinar will explore various methods that have proven to be successful in enforcing a lien to secure reimbursement of your skillful services. March 15th, 2018 The Proper Way to Report Surgical ModifiersApplying the wrong modifier to a surgical procedure can cause a claim to deny or put you at risk of over-payment and accusations of fraud and abuse. Join Aimee as she demonstrates the proper use of surgical modifiers. February 8th, 2018 The Proper Way to Report ModifiersModifier 25 has long been a coding conundrum and an auditor's gold mine. Don't risk take-backs, penalties, or accusations of fraud and abuse. Join Aimee in this webinar on how to properly report modifier 25 and have confidence in your code reporting. January 25th, 2018 Surgical Coding and AuditingEver wonder what an auditor is looking for when they review your surgical coding? Join Aimee and review the basic rules and documentation requirements. We’ll tear apart a couple of operative reports, code them, review NCCI edits, modifiers, and more. Get an idea of how you are doing and things you may want to incorporate into your practice to be better prepared when an audit comes your way. Also, we’ll review our cool Code-A-Note tool and how it can help you locate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes quickly. This tool is great for new coders, coders new to a specialty, difficult coding situations, or anyone who just wants a second opinion on their code options. 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 Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCMS-Novitas Solutions: Specialty Exam: NeurologyCommonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZMedicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleNoridian Fee-for-Time Compensation Arrangements and Reciprocal Billing PoliciesNoridian: Allowed Amount ReductionsPhysician Assistant (PA) Resources NoridianSummary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by HHS
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