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By Deborah M Cooper, CPC, CPMA, CFPC, CGSC There are ways to represent professionalism, but what does it really mean to you? Is it: How you dress, where you work, the places you go, or the people you associate with? The level of education you’ve accomplished, the school you attended, or the number of credentials […]
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Hemodialysis is one of four areas The Joint Commission (TJC) says it’s increasing focus on during surveys. With this in mind, ensure that your hospital’s hemodialysis patients remain in clear view of staff while undergoing the procedure. In addition, make sure there’s enough space to separate patients with respiratory illnesses, fevers, fecal incontinence, or other infectious conditions.
A Comprehensive Error Rate Testing contractor special study of Medicare Part B claims for diagnostic nasal endoscopy, submitted between April and June 2014, showed that most improper payments were due to insufficient documentation. The specific CPT® codes targeted in the study were: 31231 Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure) 31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic […]
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