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13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Code: Description:M05.7A Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of other specified site without organ or systems involvementM05.8A Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of other specified siteM06.0A ... December 22nd, 2020 ICD-10-CM 2021 Codes for your SpecialtyPublished December 22nd, 2020 |
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Code: Description:R51.0 Headache with orthostatic component, not elsewhere classifiedR51.9 Headache, unspecifiedR74.01 Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levelsR74.02 ... December 22nd, 2020 ICD-10-CM 2021 Codes for your SpecialtyPublished December 22nd, 2020 |
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Code: Description:V00.031A Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with rider of standing electric scooter, initial encounterV00.031D Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with rider of standing electric scooter, subsequent encounterV00.031S Pedestrian on foot injured ... October 28th, 2020 Incident ToPublished October 28th, 2020 |
Just about any large clinic you visit will have non-physician practitioners, or NPPs. These will include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurses for example. Practices and clinics can bill under the NPPs if they are credentialed with the payer, but the reimbursement is only 85% of the fee schedule. There ... August 10th, 2020 Coding Injections for Pain ManagementPublished August 10th, 2020 |
Coding for pain management can get confusing. How many injections, the location, and when to use a modifier are all common questions. This article will cover some of the most common injections used in pain management.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections are reported by how many muscles are treated using an ... 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 ... February 10th, 2020 A 2020 Radiology Coding Change You Need To KnowPublished February 10th, 2020 | The radiology section of the 2020 CPT© has 1 new, 18 revised, and 14 deleted codes. Interestingly, six of the 14 deleted codes were specific to reporting single-photon computerized tomographic (SPECT) imaging services of the brain, heart, liver, bladder, and others. If your organization reports radiology services, it is... October 1st, 2019 Do ICD-10 Updates Have Your Heart Beating Irregularly? Check Out the New Atrial Fibrillation CodesPublished October 1st, 2019 |Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It is caused by a disorder in the heart’s electrical system. AF is the result of abnormal contractions of the atria (upper two chambers of the heart) causing them to quiver and beat out of sync with ... 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 ... June 18th, 2019 How to Properly Report Monitoring Patients Taking Blood-thinning MedicationsPublished 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 6th, 2019 Q/A: If Orthopedic Tests are Negative, do You List Them in Your Treatment Notes?Published May 6th, 2019 |Question: If orthopedic tests are negative, do you need to still list them in your treatment notes?
Answer: Yes. Any tests which are performed by a healthcare provider, regardless of the result, should be documented in the patient record. This record is the only way that a reviewer or another provider ... March 18th, 2019 How to Report Imaging (X-Rays) of the ThumbPublished 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 2019Published 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 2nd, 2020 Injection Coding Changes for 2020Injection Coding Changes for 2020 Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCMS-Novitas Solutions: Specialty Exam: MusculoskeletalDME Billing guideanceMedicare Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee ScheduleNoridian Fee-for-Time Compensation Arrangements and Reciprocal Billing PoliciesNoridian: Allowed Amount ReductionsPhysician Assistant (PA) Resources Noridian ICD-10-CM Resources for OrthopedicsSelect 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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