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Big changes made to E/M codes in 2021
Although these services comprise the bulk of most internists' daily practice, there has been a growing sentiment for several years that important changes were necessary to ensure that doctors were spending
January 2021
From ACP Internist
Practice Rx: DEA to ease burden, allow e-prescribing for controlled substances. ... ACP's practice management staff members outline how physicians can begin the process.
June 2010
Transitional care management services change in 2013
Learn how to recoup the increased reimbursement offered in the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by using two new codes and modifications.
January 2013
Medicare expands its private contractor audits nationwide
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/06/nine.htm. The final part of a series on small practice issues advises tackling practice improvements one at a time and putting one person in
June 2008
CMS delays ICD-10, offers new overpayment options
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services heard the primary care community's complaints and have delayed ICD-10 implementation until further notice. The agency did, however, launch several new tactics in order to collect overpayments.
April 2012
Documenting ICD-10-CM: What's new?
That specificity will be critical for efficient claims processing, and learning what is needed may require some time and practice. ... practice. It may also be helpful to begin requesting a testing plan schedule from your vendor.
April 2015
ICD-10 doesn't have to be intimidating
It's only 1 year away. To assess whether your practice is on track for implementation, please check your progress against the ACP Physician and Practice Timeline, online.
November 2013
Clarifying CPT codes for observation, admission, discharge
An expert from ACP's Regulatory and Insurer Affairs section clarifies what codes to use when admitting and discharging patients across the span of several days, and how to handle observation status depending upon how much time is spent.
September 2009
How to survive private practice and have a life
How do busy physicians in private practice find time for their personal lives? ... Diversify your practice by doing part-time hospice or palliative care or participating in office-based research.
July 2008
Assess your ability to comply with version 5010 requirements
Changes will be needed to practice management systems to capture the required data for 5010 transactions. ... Contact your practice's Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) to inquire about its testing protocols.
June 2011