Family Practice Coding Alert

Article Initial Visits: Clear IPPE Billing Confusion With Straight Answers From CMS
Article Checklist: Tool Helps Cover All Your Bases Before Coding IPPE
Article E-Prescribing: Here’s Your 3-Step Prescription for G8553 Claims Success
Article Billing: Catch Potential Billing Slip-Ups With Internal Audits, Before an Outside Auditor Does
You Be the Coder: Coding a Total Body Skin Check
Article ICD-10: Clarify Urosepsis Diagnosis Before Coding Under ICD-10
Reader Question: Distinguish Pain Killing Agents in Plantar Injections
Reader Question: Prolonged E/M is no Longer Restrictive to Physician Services
Reader Question: Generic vs. Brand Name Won't Change Your J3301 Billing

Article Test Yourself: Check 3 Areas Before Choosing Your Ear Irrigation Code
Article Diabetes Management: Follow These Simple Steps to Successful Diabetes Coding
Article Rural Health: Follow the Updated Definition of “Privileged” Provider for Ordering Hospital Services
Article ICD-10: Change to R04.0 for Epistaxis Under ICD-10
Reader Question: Inexact ICD-9 Code? Refer to Closest Diagnosis Equivalent
Reader Question: Verify 2 Factors Before Choosing Hepatitis A Vaccine Code
Reader Question: Include V72.83 as Primary Diagnosis for Surgical Clearance
Reader Question: Report 11740 for Draining Toe Nail Hematoma
Reader Question: Methylcobalamin Takes You to J3490
Reader Question: Failure to Thrive 779.34 or 783.41 Depends on Exact Age
Reader Question: Insurers May Require Bundling Same-Day E/M Services
You Be the Coder: Coding Advice for F1-F9

Article News and Notes: Don’t Miss the Latest Updates on Incentive Payment Program and ICD-10 Help
Article Family Practice Coding Alert: Meet These 4 Must-Watch Criteria Before Filing an Incident-to Claim
Article Test Yourself: Can You Confirm the Criteria for ‘Additional Work Up’ and ‘Moderate’ Decision Making?
Article ICD-10: Prepare Now for Greatly Expanded Varicose Vein Diagnoses
Reader Question: Evaluate Options for Best Answer to Split Admit/Discharge Scenario
Reader Question: Two Units of 87804 Is OK -- With the Correct Modifier
Reader Question: Only Report G0403 for EKG as Part of IPPE
Reader Question: Overly Damaged Hair Could Mean 704.2
Reader Question: B-12 Charge Hinges on Payer and Site of Service
Reader Question: Double Check Copay Early to Save Time, Money
Reader Question: Forget Modifier 55 for Suture Removal
You Be the Coder: Reason for DES Reporting Determines Diagnosis

Article CCI Update: 2012 Guideline Changes Could Alter How You Report Some Meds or Screenings
Article Diagnosis Coding: Tophi and Other Details Lead You to Correct Gout Choices
Article Documentation: Correcting Records? Follow These 5 Guidelines For Audit-Proof Corrections
Article ICD-10: Watch for New Code Family J32.x for Chronic Sinusitis
Article Reader question: Prepare Wisely for Payer Fee Negotiations
Article Reader question: Evaluate Your Diabetes Education Options
Article Reader question: Notes of ‘No Fever’ Go In ROS
Article Reader question: 30300 Works for Nasal FBR Coding
Article Reader question: Yes, Consult Codes Might Still Be Viable
Article Reader question: Check State Laws, Payer Rules Before Sending Patient to Collections
You Be the Coder: Know the Ropes for Sick Evaluation During Well Visit

Article CCI 18.0: Latest Edits Clarify TPI, Tendon Injections Override 100+ Other Procedures
Article Worker’s Compensation: Choose the Most Advantageous Fee Schedule for Worker’s Comp Claims
Article E/M Coding: Stop Downcoding E/M Visits, and Add $56 to Your Bottom Line With These Tips
Article CPT® 2012: Don’t Miss Terminology Change in 96110, 96111
Article ICD-10: Watch for Product, Addiction Clues for Nicotine Dependence Coding
Reader Question: Remember Debridement Includes Dressings
Reader Question: Inadequate Height Increase Could Lead to 783.43
Reader Question: Choose 23650 Over 23655 for Local Anesthesia
Reader Question: No HPI Equals No Coding for New Patient
Reader Question: Remember V16.8 for Family Melanoma Risk
You Be the Coder: Differentiating a Self-Limited or Minor Problem

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