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PLEASE HELP-discrepancy between name on id and name on insurance card
If a new patient comes in and their ID says their name is John Bob Doe and their insurance card says their name is Bob Doe, how do you handle this? I have always billed under the name that is on their ID as this is their legal name but I keep seeing posts that say offices change their demographics to match what is on the insurance card so that they will be paid. This seems wrong but I am surprised how many patients come into my office expecting me to do this. I tell patients that if their info is wrong with an insurance company they need to call them and correct it. Am I wrong? Really need some advice, I have looked everywhere I can think of and can’t find anything specifically dealing with this issue. Thanks in advance for any input you can give!
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Vino C. Mody Jr.
Health Information Support Staff and Medical coding Expert
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
El Paso, Texas
Home Office: www.medpracticeprocess.com
6154 Black Mallard Place Work email:
El Paso, Texas 79932 [email protected]
(678) 427-6511; Personal email:
(915) 642-4269 [email protected]
Areas of Expertise and Qualifications on back side
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Internal healthcare administrative process audit and audit reviews (AAPC Certificate in CPMA)
Physician practice management process (AAPC Certificate in CPPM)
Medical coding, medical billing, case Management, insurance dispute resolution
Clinical research, Statistical analysis, Quality process management (Six Sigma Black Belt)
Anesthesiology and euthanasia in guinea pigs
Experience in basic science research, clinical research, and medical training at Karolinska (Sweden), Brown University, Yale University, and Emory University
Training and Teaching at Healthcare Institutes and Professional Societies
M.D., Lic., Ph.D., COC, CPC, CCS-P, CANPC, CCVTC, CICP, CNPR, CRMC
Vino C. Mody Jr.
Health Information Support Staff and Medical coding Expert
Mesa Hills Specialty Hospital
El Paso, Texas
Home Office: www.medpracticeprocess.com
6154 Black Mallard Place Work email:
El Paso, Texas 79932 [email protected]
(678) 427-6511; Personal email:
(915) 642-4269 [email protected]
Areas of Expertise and Qualifications on back side
————————————————————————————————-
Internal healthcare administrative process audit and audit reviews (AAPC Certificate in CPMA)
Physician practice management process (AAPC Certificate in CPPM)
Medical coding, medical billing, case Management, insurance dispute resolution
Clinical research, Statistical analysis, Quality process management (Six Sigma Black Belt)
Anesthesiology and euthanasia in guinea pigs
Experience in basic science research, clinical research, and medical training at Karolinska (Sweden), Brown University, Yale University, and Emory University
Training and Teaching at Healthcare Institutes and Professional Societies
M.D., Lic., Ph.D., COC, CPC, CCS-P, CANPC, CCVTC, CICP, CNPR, CRMC
Being compliant isn’t hard when you have a library card
Starting on January 1, 2018, healthcare organizations will need to create and maintain an accessible library of service manuals, instructions for use, technical bulletins, and other information manufacturers provide, and keep it as rigorously updated as other required documentation of tests, inspections, and maintenance.
Help with Immigration Green Card E/M billing
I’m still new to my place of work. I’ve recently run across charts where the patient is being seen only for immunizations/Green card immigration paperwork. Currently, patient’s are only billed for the administration of the immunization(s). I believe a PE specific to immigration requirements is being done and the appropriate paperwork is being completed, but not billed for. This just doesn’t seem right to me.
I reviewed ICD-10 and found Z02.89 – Encounter for immigration, but had trouble figuring out which E/M code would be appropriate. I could only find 99499 – Unlisted eval and management service.
I would appreciate input from anyone with experience in billing for Green Card Medical Exam/Vaccinations. What ICD-10 and CPT do you use and get successfully paid for? Or is this done only under vaccination?
How To Get A Colorado Medical Marijuana Card
In order to get a Colorado Medical Marijuana Card you must have a qualifying condition. Under Colorado law some qualifying conditions include but are not limited to:
AIDS/HIV
Arthritis
Asthma
Cachexia
Cancer
Crohn’s Disease
Chronic Muscle Spasms
Chronic Nausea
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disk Disease
Epilepsy
Fibromyalgia
Glaucoma
GERD
Hepatitis C
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Seizures
We can help you to complete all necessary paperwork and provide you with caregiver services quickly and easily. In order to get started you should schedule and appointment with us. You must bring the following information to your appointment:
Recent chart notes from your own doctor, with documented diagnosis*
Valid Colorado driver license or ID card
You have two options when scheduling an appointment. You can fill out our online scheduling form or you can call us directly at; 719-555-1212. If you call to schedule an appointment, please leave your telephone number with area code. Please speak slowly, clearly and spell your last name. One of our representatives will call you back as soon as possible, generally within a couple days.
After our doctor has seen you and evaluated your records, he/she will determine your need for a Colorado Medical Marijuana Card. If you qualify, he/she will sign your permit and provide you with instructions on how to register the paperwork with the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry (CMMR).
*Our doctors are authorized to see patients solely to determine their qualifications for receiving medical cannabis. They cannot and will not act in any other capacity. They cannot act as your primary physician.
We require all patients to have at least one other current physician. You must be able to provide current medical records from your current physician that documents the existing condition(s) for which medical marijuana can be authorized under Colorado State Law. You must obtain these records yourself and bring them into our office. You can also authorize your medical records be faxed or mailed to our office as well.
It is important to not that our doctor’s only need the chart notes from 2 or 3 visits to your current physician that pertain to your qualifying condition(s). We DO NOT need your entire medical record. When obtaining your current medical records please ensure that they include any relevant x-ray or MRI reports (not actual film), and also YOUR name and phone number.
Please deliver relevant medical records to our main office:
1402 W. Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
A Colorado Medical Marijuana Card can be obtained. Visit our Colorado Medical Marijuana Dispensary for more information.
Beware Virtual Credit Card Payments
In recent years, insurance payers have been turning to “virtual credit cards” to reimburse medical claims. For providers, these payments may not be such a good deal, however, and often come with hidden fees (imposed by the credit card company) that may reduce the value of the payments by as much as 5 percent. The […]
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