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Physicians ought to review the direct monetary impact as several of the managed care contracts can pay these auxiliary services at the CMS RVU rates. the great news is they aren’t set in stone; so doctors can discuss the projected WRVUs or the other a part of the rule until September 27th.
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An in and out catheter was then placed to empty the bladder of all urine. Next, a weighted speculum and Sims retractor was placed in the vaginal area. The cervical os was then carefully dilated. After adequate dilation, a uterine sound was performed with the findings noted above. A10 mm curved suction cruet was then carefully introduced into the uterine cavity and removed of its contents. A sharp curettage was then performed until a gritty texture was noted. Additional passes of the suction curet removed remaining uterine contents. A ring forceps was also placed under ultrasound guidance in the uterine cavity and remained fetal tissue. Excellent stasis noted. All instruments were removed from the vaginal area. Whats the difference in surgical and induced?
Learning to perform coding audits is an important piece of an effective compliance program; but, what’s the difference between internal and external coding audits? An internal audit is one that is performed by members of the organization or practice. Some large hospital systems have an internal audit department that is responsible for auditing all aspects […]
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Modifier 52 Reduced services and Modifier 53 Discontinued services describe similar but distinct circumstances. To apply these modifiers appropriately, you’ll need to know why the provider stopped or otherwise “cut short” the procedure they were performing. Expected or Elected Calls for 52 If a provider plans or expects a reduction in the service, or electively cancels the […]
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There are so many services available to the average consumer. From specialized services that make their lives more convenient to services that pamper and heal their bodies. How is one to understand all the opportunities out there for help? One of the most common questions many people have is “what is the difference between medical spas and day spas”? Is one better than the other? What services are offered where, and how can you locate the right kind of spa for your needs? This list of questions and so many others plague the novice to the term “spas” and it is because of this confusion, that we have brought a simple overview of the main differences between medical and day spas to your attention, to help you get the services you need at the right type of location.
Personnel: The glaring difference between the two major types of spas is the personnel that facilitate the operation. While day spas offer licensed beauty technicians and associated service related personnel, med spas typically hire medical staff that are trained in a certain area of health or bodily repair-such as laser hair removal, etc. In both medical spas and day time spas, as the customer you should always be able to locate the credentials of the physicians and specialists before accepting their services.
Services: Aside from personnel differences, the services themselves, offered at med vs. day spas are very very different in nature and specifics. The types of services offered in medical spas have to do with medical procedures-or at least medically-oriented procedures-whereas the services and treatments offer in day spas are not. Popular services offered at medical spas include: laser hair removal, acne treatments, botox injections, wrinkle treatments, and chemical facial peels and treatments. Common services offered at day time spas include: massages, facials, makeup makeovers, hair coloring, and other aesthetic treatments.
Amenities: The amenities are another huge difference when it comes to med and day spas. Day spas have more of a luxurious objective to them while medical spas are more purposeful in a medical related kind of manner. This said, you may find beautiful décor, comfortable couches, and decadent amenities in a day spa to cater to customer looking to be pampered. On the other hand, while many medical spas are comfortable, they more resemble doctor’s offices than decadent spas. The difference is medical purpose vs. pampering, and this shows very obviously in the types of amenities offered in medical spas vs. day spas.
Equipment: The equipment in a medical spa will also vary quite greatly from that found in a day spa. As more intensive treatments-such as laser and chemical treatments-are administered at medical spas, consequently, the equipment they require is much more professional and complex than that of a day spa. Though there can be pricey pieces of equipment at day spas, most all of the treatments are centered around human service without the need of equipment-such as massage, manicures, makeup, hair styling, and all the other aesthetic treatments.
Jacqueline Lajoie is the Chief Operations & Marketing Officer for Daireds Salon and Spa Pangea, thirty year-old Dallas medical spa, offering services such as massage, laser hair removal, Botox, and hair styling for brides and relaxation seekers.
Follow the correct edit to promote payment and avoid denial. By Samantha Prince, BSHCM, COC, CPC, CPMA National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits for Medicare and Medicaid are not the same. If you’re following Medicare edits for Medicaid claims, you may have claims denying inappropriately. That’s missed revenue you could capture by applying the correct […]
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It can be confusing when talking about medical billing, medical coding and medical transcription. People often use them interchangeably when in fact they’re all separate functions. They’re all areas of medical assisting job expertise and many people have successful careers or own work at home businesses in these fields.
All three medical professions or careers are hot healthcare information fields right now and that will not change. As more and more people need health care, there will be more and more jobs available in this market.
The nice thing about two of these fields is that you can combine them easily. In fact you may want to learn medical coding along with medical billing and be able to offer both to prospective employers or be able to offer both if you work from home or start your own business.
Medical coders and medical billers work in doctor’s offices and clinics, in hospitals or for dentists. All three fields require a background or knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and you’ll be using special billing or coding or other software.
If you’re a medical biller you’ll be submitting claims to insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid. In some cases to the patients on behalf of clients they may have or their employers. If you choose this field you’ll need to be detail-oriented and accurate. Mistakes can cause problems both for patients and employers. Medical billing jobs usually require you to have medical billing training and certification as a Medical Billing Specialist. You’ll also need to know the rules of the HIPAA.
Medical coders provide codes to medical inpatient and outpatient procedures and services – billing public and private insurance companies. If you’re a medical coder you’ll read patient charts and assign the right code based on established codes derived from the standard classification manuals.
A medical transcriber transcribes medical records. These are usually the doctor’s notes, progress notes, etc. or those of other health professionals such as dentists. You need to be proficient in typing as you’d be doing a lot of it. Many people work from home as medical transcribers too.
So this is the difference between medical billing, medical coding and transcription. Make sure you get fully informed before you sign up for any training or enroll in schools, take online courses or programs. There are many scams to be aware of. Also there is money available from the government for both online and on-campus training. Make sure to check this out too to save yourself a lot of money.
For secrets and tips on how to start a medical billing business or as a career, choosing the best medical billing training, finding the best medical billing business schools, online courses, college, work at home and financing go to a nurse’s website: http://www.MedicalBillingTrainingInfo.com