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Concern Raised Over Estimated Billions Shown in Chart Reviews

The Office of the Inspector General of the United States undertook a recent study in which they reviewed a myriad of Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs). There were concerns that these MAOs may be using chart reviews to increase the intake of their risk adjusted payments in an inappropriate manner. To those not in the know, unsupported risk adjusted payments are a major factor behind improper payments in the Medicare Advantage program (MA for short). In 2018 alone, the MA coverage to 20 million beneficiaries to the tune of $ 210 billion.

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Dermatology E/M Level concern

I started an audit and I have provider who keeps billing a 99214 w/69100, but per documentation I’m leaning more to a 99213, can someone verify with me please?? Having concerns in the Physical exam where it looks more of a expanded exam instead of a detailed exam and missing to put location of where the findings are located. HELP please!

SUBJECTIVE:
History of Present Illness:
xxxxx is a 68 y.o. male is seen today for follow up skin exam.
Hx of NMSC, AK.
Rough spots on nose; rough bumps on feet.
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REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:
SKIN: No other new or changing moles.
HEME/LYMPH: No new or enlarging lumps or bumps.
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OBJECTIVE:
GEN: appears well groomed; alert; oriented; pleasant
SKIN: Detailed exam of scalp, face including lids and lips, ears, neck, chest, abdomen, back, buttocks, upper and lower extremities including digits completed and are normal except:
1. Left antihelix- erythem macule -Ear
2. AKs nose
3. Stucco keratoses ankles/feet
4. Nevi – missing location
5. SKs – missing location
6. Angiomas – missing location
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ASSESSMENT/PLAN:
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1. BCC/SCC(ears). Discussed tx options and risks. Shave biopsy of the lesion noted above to confirm diagnosis. The procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and expected outcomes were discussed with the patient and consent was obtained. Patient identified, procedure verified, site identified and verified. Patient and staff present in agreement. Area prepped with alcohol and anesthetized using 1% lidocaine. Shave of lesion performed. Base cauterized and bandaging applied. Specimen sent to pathology. Patient instructed in routine post-op care.
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2. AKs. Discussed tx options and risks. He prefers efudex- apply bid x 3 weeks; reviewed how to use, sun protection, toxic to pets.
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3. Stucco keratoses. Discussed tx options and risks. Benign. Am lactin cream.
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4. Nevi. Discussed tx options and risks. Stable per pt; ABCDEs reviewed. Rec self exams and call with concerns.
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5. SKs. Discussed tx options and risks. Benign. Asymptomatic. Reassurance. Call with concerns.
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6. Angiomas. Discussed tx options and risks. Benign. Asymptomatic. Reassurance. Call with concerns.
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Discussed the signs and symptoms of skin cancers as well as reviewed sun protection.

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Physical Therapy concern

Hi! I recevied this inquiry from our physical therapy department.. any input on this situation would be greatly appreciated!
We have had some difficulty understanding how the per body part per lifetime insurance works. We understand that with a right hip diagnosis, this is going to count towards the right hip. Last week, when we called BCBS, they told us that anytime we add a general code to the chart such as generalized weakness or difficulty walking, it counts towards ALL body parts. Will you help us find out if this is true please?

Thanks in advanced!
Sally, CPC, COSC

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Physical Therapy concern

Hi! I recevied this inquiry from our physical therapy department.. any input on this situation would be greatly appreciated!
We have had some difficulty understanding how the per body part per lifetime insurance works. We understand that with a right hip diagnosis, this is going to count towards the right hip. Last week, when we called BCBS, they told us that anytime we add a general code to the chart such as generalized weakness or difficulty walking, it counts towards ALL body parts. Will you help us find out if this is true please?

Thanks in advanced!
Sally, CPC, COSC

Medical Billing and Coding Forum