ICD-10 cm/pcs documentation: Adding “wordsmith” to your Coders’ job function!
ICD-10 cm/pcs documentation: Adding “wordsmith” to your Coders’ job function!As the countdown to the ICD10 implementation draws ever closer, one of the new challenge is to overcome and understand many...
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A list of modifiers
I was searching for a good listing of HCPCS level I and level II modifiers. I found this and wanted to share with you. I can't take credit for putting it together, but it is really a helpful Listing....
View ArticleICD-10 Education Webinar - Wolters Kluwer = 1 free AAPC CEU!
If you're needing CEU's for the AAPC - our friends at Wolters Kluwer are having a webinar worth 1 CEU and it's free... ICD-10 and post acute care. check it out - take advantage of free education...
View ArticleRAC Monitor - A survival checklist of their top 10 Audit findings
RAC Monitor Article - GOOD STUFF This is GREAT info that I found... Very very helpful. Top 10 Federal Audit Findings in E/M Services: A Survival Guide Physicians, practice managers and compliance...
View ArticleQuick ICD-10 blast from CMS
CMS.HHS.gov has issued a fule finzalizing Oct 1, 2015 as the go-live for ICD-10. They are offering a transitioning webinar that is free on 11/5/2014... See below for full information Transitioning to...
View ArticleTechnical Component/Professional Component; What Place of Service???
Had to share this with you. I had a query this week, and one of our colleagues was wondering what place of service code to use when the physician sent the patient to the hospital outpatient setting to...
View Article2015 Happy New Year - A quick Update and Tips for better Clinical Documentation
First of all, I really want to thank you all for your continued support of my blog site, and what I strive to do each an every day. I have determined that this year (2015) will be the 'YEAR OF HAPPY' ....
View ArticleBetter Clinical Documentation = Better Coding, Better Reimbursement for OB...
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, COBGC, CHDA, CDIPWith the uncertainty of ICD-10 implementation, rather than focus on ICD-10 cm diagnosis coding, the educational focus is now shifting to overall...
View ArticleCMS releases new MLN Matters article on modifier -59 use in 2015 - www.hcpro.com
CMS releases new MLN Matters article on modifier -59 use in 2015 - www.hcpro.comGreat info on this - HCPro: CMS releases new MLN Matters article on modifier -59 use in 2015Physician Practice Insider,...
View Article99490: Chronic Care Management Services
Here's the latest that I've been working on... Documentation for the new code 99490 Chronic Care management... It sure feels like this is going to be one of those codes that opens up more questions...
View ArticleEducation Sessions - March 12th, and March 18, 2015
I've got a couple of education sessions scheduled... If you're in Boise.. come see me at the AAPC Meeting on March 12th - 5:45 pm .. We'll be discussing OB Packages.. and if you're out of the...
View ArticleIdHIMA Spring Convention!! & ICD-10cm and pcs basic training classes April 16...
**Guess Where I'll be???? Yup!! the IdHIMA Spring Convention!!I'll be there teaching the ICD-10cm and pcs classes that will be held adjunct to the convention. Sooooooooooooooo Pick your favorite... If...
View ArticleCMS offers Free ICD-10 training in Idaho in May11, 13, 15, 2015
CMS is offering three free ICD-10 training sessions in Idaho, designed for physicians and practice managers. The dates, times, and locations are listed below. Registration required (link is within the...
View ArticleCMS: Five Facts about ICD-10 -
Five Facts about ICD-10To help dispel some of the myths surrounding ICD-10, CMS recently talked with providers to identify common misperceptions about the transition to ICD-10. These five facts address...
View ArticlePhysician Query Process: Physician Query Basics And When To Query
Hi again... this is a copy of a blog post from Libman Inc. You can find the entire 11 part series at Libman Education... Good Stuff!by Christopher G. Richards, RHIA, CCS, Senior Associate, Barry...
View ArticleFive more facts about ICD-10 Facts from CMS
Five More Facts about ICD-101. If you cannot submit ICD-10 claims electronically, Medicare offers several options CMS encourages you to prepare for the transition and be ready to submit ICD-10 claims...
View ArticlePhysician Query Process: Part 2: Describe General Aspects Of A Compliant...
**This is part 2 of an 11 part series from Libman Education. This is good information. More Information on the query process can be found at AHIMA.org^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Physician Query...
View ArticlePhysician Query Process: Part 3: Appropriate Use Of Yes/No Physician Queries
**This is part 3 of an 11 part series from Libman Education. This is good information. More Information on the query process can be found at AHIMA.org^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Physician Query...
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Physician Query Process: Part 4: Dealing With Legibility Issues And...
**This is part 4 of an 11 part series from Libman Education. This is good information. More Information on the query process can be found at AHIMA.org^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Physician Query...
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Free ICD-10 Training in the Boise Area!!! June 23 & 24th
This is another opportunity to take advantage of FREE ICD-10 education. This came in my e-mail today, and I wanted to get out to all of you as soon as possible. Classes are in Boise Idaho.Optum would...
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