Question on KX modifier- Our docs are asking. Patient has symptoms of the CHF, with the bradycardia and rates. Do they attest on their notes etc. Appeals have been sent but not accepting documentation.
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If you are an eligible professional participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, you have until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 29, 2016 to attest Meaningful Use for 2015 EHR reporting period.
If you are participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, please refer to your state’s website for attestation information.
If you are a Medicaid participant who is subject to Medicare penalties and you’re attesting for the first time in 2015, you can demonstrate Meaningful Use on the Medicare attestation portal by February 29th to avoid penalties in 2016 and 2017. You will still need to submit a Medicaid attestation with your state to earn incentives. If you are a returning Medicaid MU participant who is eligible for Medicare penalties but unable to meet the 30% patient volume threshold, then also you can demonstrate Meaningful Use on the Medicare attestation portal by February 29th to avoid 2017 penalties.
Medicare Attestation Portal: https://ehrincentives.cms.gov/hitech/login.action
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E/M Changes May Hit Podiatry and Teaching Attestation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) physician fee schedule proposed rule has some new Part B specific codes for Podiatry Evaluation and Management (E/M) services as well as some modification to Teaching Physician Attestation Rules for 2019. Changes to E/M Service Codes CMS has also proposed the addition of two podiatry E/M codes specific […]
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Please HELP – Teaching Attestation in co-surgery setting
I posted this thread yesterday under a different group and NO responses – there has to be someone out there that has an idea of at least where to look or what entity to ask.
Where would I be able to obtain guidelines relating the appropriate attestation to use for this scenario:
Two surgeons, working as co-surgeons, each having a resident assisting.
I believe that each attending should be stating why they required the assistance of a resident as another attending was in the room at the same time.
Now, my Manager and Director (and Compliance) are indicating that this is not a surgical assist situation and therefore no justification of the presence of a resident is required.
I’ve looked at the Medicare Teaching Guidelines and cannot locate anything specific to this type of scenario.
What governing body would have the definitive answer?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Teaching Hospital Attestation with Co-surgery
Where would I be able to obtain guidelines relating the appropriate attestation to use for this scenario:
Two surgeons, working as co-surgeons, each having a resident assisting.
I believe that each attending should be stating why they required the assistance of a resident as another attending was in the room at the same time.
Now, my Manager and Director (and Compliance) are indicating that this is not a surgical assist situation and therefore no justification of the presence of a resident is required.
I’ve looked at the Medicare Teaching Guidelines and cannot locate anything specific to this type of scenario.
What governing body would have the definitive answer?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Attestation Confusion
I am making myself slightly crazy lately.
When billing in states were PA’s are non-billable, is an attestation needed?
Why is this driving my so close to pulling my hair out?
Thanks!
When billing in states were PA’s are non-billable, is an attestation needed?
Why is this driving my so close to pulling my hair out?
Thanks!
2015 MU Attestation Deadline Approaching
If you are an eligible professional participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program, you have until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 29, 2016 to attest Meaningful Use for 2015 EHR reporting period.
If you are participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, please refer to your state’s website for attestation information.
If you are a Medicaid participant who is subject to Medicare penalties and you’re attesting for the first time in 2015, you can demonstrate Meaningful Use on the Medicare attestation portal by February 29th to avoid penalties in 2016 and 2017. You will still need to submit a Medicaid attestation with your state to earn incentives. If you are a returning Medicaid MU participant who is eligible for Medicare penalties but unable to meet the 30% patient volume threshold, then also you can demonstrate Meaningful Use on the Medicare attestation portal by February 29th to avoid 2017 penalties.
Medicare Attestation Portal: https://ehrincentives.cms.gov/hitech/login.action