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Support World Kidney Day with Proper Coding
On World Kidney Day, March 8, take a moment to refresh your understanding of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how to properly code this unfortunate diagnosis. One in seven Americans has CKD — more women than men: CKD affects 16 percent of women and 13 percent of men, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and […]
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Looking for supporting documentation to support billing J1040
Hi! I am looking to see if anyone has any supporting documentation from a reputable source stating what documentation is required to bill depomedrol?
Example: if provider states injected left knee with 80mg depo is this acceptable in order to bill HCPCS J1040 as that is the strength or does it need to state mg/ml? In other words is ML necessary in order to bill J1040 or does mg suffice?
I would love to hear others opinions on this and also looking for supporting documentation or examples given to help support.
Thank you in advance!
Patella Knee Support – A New Medical Grade Knee Brace Can Help!
Does your kneecap ever bother you?
Hey, let’s face it, sometimes your kneecap (patella) can dislocate or just kind of have a raw, painful feeling. – Some options you can try at home are ice, rest, and a knee brace. Let’s talk a bit more on these subjects to help you get a good idea of what your options are…
1.) Rest & Ice
Sure, these remedies have helped people in the past and they help you too if you have some pain issues or swelling problems. The problem is that these remedies only go so far…
Rest that Knee! : Rest is great, when you are in the moment, but how many of us can really avoid moving around all the time. – Life just asks to much of us…
Ice : Ice definitely has its place. Its been around almost forever as a method of calming flare ups, and helping to control swelling issues you might have. We have all seen our sports heros use ice on their knees when they sit on the bench after a tough game. – However, the problem is that you can not run around with ice bags hooked up to your knees, so you will more than likely benefit from another idea besides just rest and ice…
2.) A Patella Knee Support
With all of the new innovations today, you can find a patella knee support that does not have to be really bulky, nor does it have to be all the big on your leg either.
A Dislocating Patella
Sometimes people have this problem because their patella (kneecap) just does not “track” correctly. See there is a groove in your femur where your patella is supposed to glide over, called the femoral groove. If the “tracking” of your patella is not adequate, you can dislocate your kneecap! Not only is that painful physically, but it must be painful mentally when you see your patella drifting toward the outside of your leg!
Certain knee braces can help control this kind of outward movement quite well!
A Painful Kneecap
There are a host of other reasons why your patella can bother you. Maybe you banged it, maybe you have another diagnosis that will explain where the pain is coming from…. Either way, a simple knee sleeve can be all it takes to help control the patella so it does not give you soo much pain! Knee sleeves are not for everyone, but they are known for helping to provide some extra support and that might be all you need. – Speak with your brace provider with any questions about braces, and make sure to clear medical advice with your physician prior to using it. This article is great medical information about knee braces, but you must not neglect seeing your doctor regularly.
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* Doula work/Labor support services *
I work at a FQHC and we have a CNM who wants to bill for doula work/labor support. She did not deliver, only present with the patient for continuum of care. Can she even bill for that or does everything fall under global? Thank you.
New Information on the Medicare Rules for Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support
New information has been provided by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will supplement our article An Update for Radiologists on Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support. We can now update you from the recent release of the “Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2018” and the “Proposed Rule for Quality Payment Program Year 2.”
New Information on the Medicare Rules for Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support
New information has been provided by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will supplement our article An Update for Radiologists on Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support. We can now update you from the recent release of the “Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2018” and the “Proposed Rule for Quality Payment Program Year 2.”
New Information on the Medicare Rules for Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support
New information has been provided by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will supplement our article An Update for Radiologists on Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support. We can now update you from the recent release of the “Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2018” and the “Proposed Rule for Quality Payment Program Year 2.”
New Information on the Medicare Rules for Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support
New information has been provided by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that will supplement our article An Update for Radiologists on Appropriate Use Criteria and Clinical Decision Support. We can now update you from the recent release of the “Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for 2018” and the “Proposed Rule for Quality Payment Program Year 2.”