Clinical Documentation: Tips and Hints
I wrote the article below for Dr. Rob Olson with ObGynHospitalist.com This information is applicable for all specialties. enjoy! L : ) We have all heard the adage “if it wasn’t documented,...
View ArticleMedicare clarifies signature requirements
As of May 17, 2013 - Medicare has clarified and updated the usage of rubber stamps for signature on medical documentation, as noted a transmittal from CMS (see links below) The big “take-away” from...
View ArticleFree Webinar with 1 CEU: Thursday 06/13/2013 2013’s Toughest Coding &...
** This is a free webinar that is being presented by SuperCoder, that is worth 1.0 CEU. I know we're all looking to get good education, and free is good! If you are interested be sure to sign up. L : )...
View ArticleAnother free CEU opportunity: Inside Criminal Minds
Hi my blogger friends... Here is another free CEU opportunity. Wolters Kluwer is presenting a 1 hr event regarding fraud and abuse. GREAT STUFF! This is a terrific time for you to take advantage...
View ArticleAzHIMA - State Convention & Coding Symposium
Hi to all my blogger friends... It is fitting that I will be in Arizona today for the first day of Summer. Tomorrow I'll be at the AzHIMA convention and coding symposium. I'll be doing a session on...
View ArticleModifiers 58, 78, 79 – OB Hospitalist coding help!
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } For those of you that follow my "coding life" .. I had a very successful teaching and training session in Scottsdale, AZ for the AzHIMA. I did a educational session...
View ArticleICD-10 Basics Webinar (Free) on 08/22/2013
For those who are interested, here's an upcoming CMS webinar on ICD-10 basics:ICD-10 Basics MLN Connects™ National Provider CallAugust 22, 20131:30-3 p.m. ETSpace may be limited, register early.Target...
View ArticleThe Top “10’s” What can your practice learn from this?
Welcome back to my blog - This is a copy of an article that I wrote for the OB/GYN hospitalist website. This article is geared toward the specialty of OB/GYN hospitalists. However, this type of data...
View ArticleWet Prep and Fern Testing in OB-GYN
Good Morning - I had a query last week regarding the criteria necessary for billing for these two tests in an OB/Gyn and OB Hospitalist office. Here's what you need to know: The FERN test: Provided the...
View ArticleOB Coding for a "missed" delivery - what is right? wrong? what do I do?
This seems to be at the forefront of a lot of OB offices. In Idaho (where I reside) these are the scenario's that we utilize the most. However, your facility or practice, may choose something...
View ArticleFree Webinar: External Cause coding ICD-10 Sept. 17 2013
As you know, I like to post free or low-cost webinars that you can take advantage of. Here's another one from Wolters Kluwer. It is on the change over from "E" codes in ICD-9 to the "Z" codes in...
View ArticleIs incomplete documentation affecting reimbursement for your practice?
Is incomplete documentation affecting reimbursement for your practice? As a physician or provider, your first priority is giving good patient care. However, you are still in control of how financial...
View ArticleCCI 19.3 Update - Free Webinar
Good Afternoon!!!! Supercoder.com has put out a flyer for a free webinar in regard to the CCI update version 19.3 If you attend live it is good for 1.0 CEU from the AAPC. Good Stuff and FREE!!!! Take...
View ArticlePhase 2 Medicare Ordering & Referral Denial Edits
If you haven't heard, or not aware... Medicare put this out yesterday, These denial edits will affect both Part A and Part B -- L : ) MLN Connects - Provider eNews - Medicare Learning Network...
View Article2014 CPT Changes Free Webinar
Wolters Kluwer Law is offering 2 sessions of a free 2014 CPT changes overview webinar. Again, this is FREE and also will be offering CEU's. We all can use this info, so please support them, and take...
View ArticleAnother Free Webinar - HIPAA & the OCR Audit Program
For those of ou that are specialists with HIPAA Privace and Security Enforcement and the OCR audit program is on your Radar, our friends at Wolters Kluwer Law is prsenting another free Webinar. The...
View ArticleNew Beginning - New Year: Documentation & Coding for Smoking Cessation
Welcome to 2014 - Here's my contribution to helping make the lives our our pregnant patients (and their babies) a bit better.... It is a known fact that smoking during pregnancy has an adverse effect...
View ArticleQuick Tips for time based billing for Ob Hospitalists
Sorry I've been so long in posting... but have been zooooomingly busy. Thanks for all who have been keeping me out of mischief, and into the coding mode! .. Here's some quick tips on time-based billing...
View ArticleDocumentation Challenges for Integumentary/Skin and Dermatology Coding
A quick refresher on dermatology coding documentation!!! Dermatology coding seems to be fraught with many difficult aspects for coders that have to code from the integumentary system. This can range...
View ArticleNeed CEU's? Need ICD-10 training... Here's your solution FOR FREE!!
I was just informed of this great link that can help you get CEU's and ICD-10 training FOR FREE!!!http://www.codebusters.com/icd-10-training/Just follow this link and enjoy!!! I love being able to...
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