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2020 Podiatry Cheat SheetOrder yours today! News and Important InformationOIG Announces New Review For Medicare Part B Payments for Podiatry and Ancillary Services in 2020 The difference between Jones and Proximal Diaphyseal Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal (2018-10-23) Therapeutic Shoes for Individuals with Diabetes - Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, 140 Images   
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A Jones fracture currently is defined as an acute fracture of the fifth metatarsal at the junction between the proximal diaphysis and metaphysis of the fifth metatarsal without distal extension beyond the fourth to fifth intermetatarsal articulation.
Tuberosity avulsion fracture (also known as pseudo-Jones fracture or dancer's fracture)
A proximal diaphyseal fifth ... 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 ... April 23rd, 2019 OIG Announces New Review For Medicare Part B Payments for Podiatry and Ancillary Services| Published April 23rd, 2019 Due to prior OIG work identifying inappropriate payments for podiatrists and ancillary services, the OIG announced in Feb 2019 they will begin a new review starting in 2020. The OIG stated they will review Medicare Part B payments to determine if medical necessity is supported in accordance with Medicare requirements.
Part of the ... 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: (There are no webinars at this time, please check back later.) Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Form Instructions ToolBilateral Surgeries: Claim SubmissionCommonly Used Medicare Modifiers - GA, GX, GY, GZDME Billing guideanceMedicare 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 HHSUtah Department of Licensing - Podiatry Medicare Podiatry Resources(There are no podcasts at this time, please check back later.)
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