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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. ... The OIG Work Plan: What Is It and Why Should I Care?August 9th, 2019 | 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 ... 5 Ways to Minimize HIPAA LiabilitiesJuly 12th, 2019 | 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 ... How to Properly Report Monitoring Patients Taking Blood-thinning MedicationsJune 18th, 2019 | 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. Documentation of E/M services for Neurology (Don't Forget the Cardiology Element)June 13th, 2019 | Published June 13th, 2019 According to Neurology Clinical Practice and NBIC, the neurologic exam is commonly lacking in documentation due to the extensive requirements needed to capture the appropriate revenue.
With the lack of precise documentation, it results in a lower level of E/M than that which is more appropriate, which can cost a physician a lot ... Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Therapy DevicesMay 13th, 2019 | 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. Coverage for Hearing Aids and Auditory ImplantsApril 23rd, 2019 | Published April 23rd, 2019 For hearing impairment, Medicare is firm in its stance on when it will and will not cover hearing correction. In the PUB 100-02 Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Medicare cites the Social Security Act by explaining:
"..."hearing aids or examination for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing hearing aids" ... Spinal Cord Stimulator Used for Chronic PainApril 1st, 2019 | 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 ... How to Report Imaging (X-Rays) of the ThumbMarch 18th, 2019 | 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 ... Nine New Codes for Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) in 2019January 4th, 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 ... Wolters Kluwer Drug PricingOctober 17th, 2018 | Published October 17th, 2018 Wolters Kluwer provides unit and package pricing for multiple drug price types: Average Wholesale Price (AWP), Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), Direct Price (DP), Manufacturer's Suggested Wholesale Price (SWP), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Federal Upper Limit (CMS FUL), Average Average Wholesale Price (AAWP), Generic Equivalent Average Price (GEAP). Average... Q/A: How Do I Release a Patient from PI When They Still Have Problems?August 10th, 2018 | Published August 10th, 2018 - Last Review/Update January 28th, 2019 Once a PI patient is released with symptoms, or without symptoms, and a prognosis of likely exacerbations with a future medical estimation of $1500 over then next 2 years, how am I supposed to release them from care when they still have ongoing needs?
We have discussed this with several different experts. The consensus is.... When is 97112 Neuromuscular Re-education Billable?March 13th, 2018 | Published March 13th, 2018 - Last Review/Update January 31st, 2019 Q: I just received a note from an attorney regarding a patient who was rear ended about 40 mph and ended up with neuropathy in her upper and lower extremities. We treated her for about 3 months after previous care failed to give much relief. I used flexion distraction and deep muscle stimulation to break up adhesions from the injury and used the 97112 code of neuromuscular re-education. The insurance company said that code was not warranted for her spinal sprain diagnosis and denied all of the services. Do you know how I could justify it? It greatly improved her condition with each visit and the patient said we provided the greatest relief she received. Conscious (Moderate) SedationJanuary 9th, 2018 | Published January 9th, 2018 Moderate (Conscious) sedation is a drug-induced state of relaxation in which the patient is typically awake and can respond to verbal commands, but might not be able to speak. A combination of medicines is used and often includes a sedative as well as an anesthetic to block pain.
Prior to 2017, ... Sleep Apnea TerminologyJanuary 3rd, 2018 | Published January 3rd, 2018 Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI): The average number of episodes of apnea and hypopnea per hour of sleep without the use of a positive airway pressure device. Respiratory effort related arousals (RERAs) are not included in the calculation of the AHI. Sleep time can only be measured in a Type I or (facility based polysomnogram) Type II sleep study.
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Click here to Sign In to your account. Neurology|Neurosurgery WebinarsClick the webinar title to view a summary and link to the webinar video. E/M and the Organ Systems Part 2 of 2February 28th, 2019 E/M and the Organ Systems Part 2 of 2 E-M and the Organ Systems (Part 1)February 21st, 2019 E-M and the Organ Systems (Part 1) Coding and Auditing for Upper Extremity ProceduresJanuary 14th, 2019 In this webinar, Aimee will review coding and auditing information for procedures commonly performed on the upper extremities and how to locate vital information that could help prevent coding errors and reduce risk in case of an audit. The Proper Way to Report Surgical ModifiersJanuary 15th, 2019 Applying 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. The Proper Way to Report ModifiersJanuary 15th, 2019 Modifier 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. Surgical Coding and AuditingJanuary 15th, 2019 Ever 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. 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