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Both the 1995 and 1997 Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines define a review of systems (ROS) as an account of body systems obtained through a series of questions seeking to spot signs and symptoms that the patient may be experiencing, or has experienced. This query is made by the physician and/or the staffs verbally, or […]
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When billing the 99401 series codes, how do you know when to go up the next code if the time is in between 2 codes.
For example, if a provider spends 20 minutes with a patient would you use 99401 which is approx 15 mins or would you bump up to 99402 which is approx 30 mins?
Adhere to the Medicare requirements and bundling rules for SNF coverage payment. If you don’t work in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), you may not understand how SNF consolidated billing (CB) affects you. The way you answer the following two questions may help you to see the connection: Have you ever had a Medicare patient […]
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Diagnosis code choice relies on a thorough understanding of the four classifications of abnormal cell growth severity. The good news about cancer coding is that it is generally straightforward. If you can familiarize yourself with a few key pathology words, you’ll be headed in the right direction. Stages of Cancer Cancer is not a disease […]
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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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Here are more than 16 companies that provide revenue cycle management solutions, services and financing options to ASCs and their patients:
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