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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestAnswering questions about coding for ACA-mandated services
ACP's practice management staff answers questions about coverage of and coding for preventive services mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2014
Learn about potential auditors to avoid becoming a target
Four programs overlook a practice's billing and coding efforts, and each has its areas of emphasis. There are seven simple steps to follow that will help a practice avoid incurring an audit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2011
System-wide changes improve diabetes care
To improve metrics of diabetes care, 4 employed primary care practices at a health system in Texas worked to systematically improve HbA1c testing and started a “Saving Toes” campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2016
Start with the basics for disaster preparedness
Doctors' offices are just as vulnerable as any business after a natural disaster. But patients won't rely on their favorite restaurant as much as they will their regular physicians in the aftermath. Learn ways to keep your doors open even when your building has been closed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/disasters.htm
1 Apr 2013
Clearing up confusion over Medicare coverage for vaccines
Medicare's vaccination payments covered in a variety of ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/nine.htm
1 Mar 2008
Frequently used codes relocated throughout CPT for 2009
New CPT codes took effect Jan. 1, so our coding expert tells you where to look for commonly used codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2009
ACP disputes federal valuation of primary care observation codes
ACP disputes the relative values assigned to observation care codes, believing that they do not fully account for the physician work involved in providing the services. But CMS finalized the relative values at the disputed levels. ACP advocacy and members' input is critical to helping improve internal medicine physicians' recognition for the care they provide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2011
Internists need to know coding for CPAP, observation services
There's more to internal medicine than evaluation and management services. Two of the more common of the uncommon services to code for include CPAP for sleep disorders, and guidance on billing for observation and same-day discharges.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2011
Medicare implements new advanced beneficiary notice form
I heard that there is a new advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) form for Medicare patients. When do I use it?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/twelve.htm
1 May 2008
ICD-10 is still on the way, and readiness remains key
Although the transition to ICD-10 is 15 months away, physicians planning for the conversion should have already passed important milestones. Here's how to ensure a smooth conversion.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2012