Has the location of Healthcon in 2020 been announced yet? I know they have been alternating between Las Vegas and Orlando, but I am hoping that they choose a new city..
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17000 Location?
A provider is telling me when they document 17000, they do not have to document the location. Is that correct?
2019 Healthcon location?
Has the 2019 Healthcon location been decided?
New vs Established E/M and Patients Following Physicians to New Business Location
Our question is regarding the E/M codes 99201-99215, Preventive 99381-99397, and assignment of New versus Established patient; specifically for patients following a physician from one local private practice to another local FQHC Clinic within the 3yr period (same rendering physician NPI# but different Business Group Tax ID numbers). Would these patients be considered "new" or "established" ?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center the mass majority of our patients are Medicare and/or Medicaid; and need supporting documentation from CMS.
Any help on this question is greatly appreciated.
Charlene
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CPC-A Looking for Full-Time Position (location in post)
Name/Title: Elizabeth, CPC-A
Type of Positions Seeking: Medical Coder Position in an Office, at an Insurance Company, Remotely or in a Hospital
Current Location: Buffalo, NY
Willing to relocate to: Dallas, TX or Charlotte, NC
Contact: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-l
Type of Positions Seeking: Medical Coder Position in an Office, at an Insurance Company, Remotely or in a Hospital
Current Location: Buffalo, NY
Willing to relocate to: Dallas, TX or Charlotte, NC
Contact: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-l
Are you looking for a Certified Medical Coder (CPC-A) with outstanding administrative, communication and organizational skills? I am highly-motivated, enjoy analytical processes and problem solving, and work with the highest level of personal and professional integrity. I possess a demonstrated history of providing quality work and outstanding customer service to those I have served throughout my diverse career. I now I am ready to put my skills to work for you!
My unique skill set includes:
▪ Recent experience working in childhood special education which has honed my ability to stay calm under pressure while treating everyone with patience and respect.
▪ An authentic concern for patients and their families that inspires trust and confidence.
▪ Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
▪ A fresh approach and excitement that will reenergize your office team.
▪ Strict adherence to patient confidentiality and office protocols.
I am ready to move on to a new challenge where my skills, experience and credentials can bring immediate value to your organization. I possess the ability, training and initiative to consistently deliver on my responsibilities as a Certified Medical Coder.
Regional conferences location annouced sooner in the year
I’d like to suggest announcing the regional conference dates and locations sooner or earlier in the year than in the past. Some of us must choose between regionals or the national conference that would make coordination with our employers easier.
Thank you,
Michelle
Thank you,
Michelle
Modifier 78 Location Question
Hello, I’m hoping that someone can help answer a question for me.
Modifier 78 states: "Unplanned return to the Operating/Procedure Room by the same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Following Initial Procedure for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative Period".
With that being said, I work for a group of general surgeons and quite often our patients are brought back into our office and taken to our patient rooms where an incision and drainage may be performed of a hematoma or a seroma. I have been considering these as "procedure rooms" since we do procedures here at the office and I have been billing these with a -78 modifier. Now I am told that the -78 is used only if the patient is taken back to the hospital operating room.
I would appreciate clarification on this if anyone has any information that they can share.
Thank you in advance.
Michelle King CPC
Modifier 78 states: "Unplanned return to the Operating/Procedure Room by the same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Following Initial Procedure for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative Period".
With that being said, I work for a group of general surgeons and quite often our patients are brought back into our office and taken to our patient rooms where an incision and drainage may be performed of a hematoma or a seroma. I have been considering these as "procedure rooms" since we do procedures here at the office and I have been billing these with a -78 modifier. Now I am told that the -78 is used only if the patient is taken back to the hospital operating room.
I would appreciate clarification on this if anyone has any information that they can share.
Thank you in advance.
Michelle King CPC
Medical Billing Salary Goes Up with Certification, Experience and Location
Medical billing salary in the US depends on certification, experience and location. All three factors affect how much you usually draw, and the range is between $ 30,000-$ 44,000 for most specialists in this industry. The per-hour earnings are higher in larger cities like NYC, Los Angeles and Miami. You can bridge the gap by gaining certifications like CPC and CCS-P.
Read more at:
http://medicalcodingcertificationexam.blogspot.com/2011/12/medical-billing-salary-goes-up-with.html
Provides Under Same Tax ID/Different Location Not Credentialed
All providers are under the same tax ID number. One doctor sees patients at another location, this doctor is the only provider credentialed at that location with BCBS.
The example:
Doctor #1 sees patients at location A and B. Doctor #2 only sees patients at location B. Doctor #1 was out sick so Doctor #2 covered for Doctor #1 at location A. Doctor #2 is not credentialed at location A. Therefore, claims billed for the patients he saw on that day (BCBS) are denying.
Is there a way to bill this? Or is doctor #2 out of luck?