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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestAvoid the most common claims errors in Medicare billing
Learn the most common reasons why Medicare Administrative Contractors reject claims, and how to avoid such pitfalls in the future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2013
Adapt to ICD-9 changes most relevant to internal medicine
An expert from ACP's Regulatory and Insurer Affairs section clarifies the changes to ICD-9 coding that ACP expects will most affect internal medicine practices. Changes took effect OCt. 1, and obsolete ICD-9 codes could result in denied or rejected claims.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2009
New billing codes for ‘subsequent observation care’ services
Internists can use new procedure codes to be paid for the increasingly common service of evaluation and managing a patient after their admission to observation status in a hospital.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2011
ICD-10 changes looming amid a modern medical landscape
While some clinicians view the transition to ICD-10 as costly and burdensome, others feel that there are benefits for more accurately recording diagnoses. No matter which side of the issue, the conversion is likely to happen Oct. 1.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2015
There's more to Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit
Clinicians and office staff can benefit from a refresher course about how to code claims correctly for prompt payment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2014
Nurture a good ‘marriage’ with your EHR
Choosing the right electronic health record system follows the same pattern as any romantic relationship: choosing from among all the potential partners and making the relationship work. It even involves working out the kinks when something doesn't suit either party.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/EHR.htm
1 Jun 2014
Four more screening, counseling services covered by Medicare
Alcohol, depression, sexually transmitted diseases and obesity therapy are now covered within the primary care setting. Learn how to incorporate these into a practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2012
Take advantage of ICD-10 codes being delayed once more
Compliance with the switch to ICD-10 diagnosis coding has been delayed to Oct. 1, 2014. The delay will let doctors, software developers and vendors fully test the new coding set in the office setting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2012
CMS aims to prevent fraud while protecting ‘the good guys'
Medicare is focusing heavily on preventing fraud, but with an eye toward not burdening legitimate clinicians. Learn three things a practice can do to reduce its chances of being audited.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/coding.htm
1 Jun 2012
ICD-10 advice, and clarifying transitional care management
The reset compliance date of Oct. 1, 2014, means that internists must move forward with transition and education plans for using the new ICD-10 codes. Start by examining documentation needed to assign the new codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2013