Job opportunity in Wyoming...
I got this in my e-mail this morning, and am passing along... Not too often this type of opportunity presents itself... If interested give Krissy a call! Hello. I am working with a small hospital in...
View ArticlePhysician Query Process: Part 5: Format of a Physician Query, Developing the...
This is part 5 of the 11 part series from Barry Libman, Inc. I've reposted here, GREAT INFO*****************************************************************************by Christopher G. Richards,...
View ArticleMaster coding for heatstroke and related diagnoses in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
I originally wrote this back in 2014, but still relevant, due to the heat-wave that has been on the rise here in Idaho.... Please be safe my friends, and enjoy! :)...
View Article07 10 2015 - Job Openings in Boise, Idaho
Hi all,PMI of Boise, Idaho has two open positions: 1) Coder and 2) Administrative Assistant:Certified Professional Coder Certified Coding Position in Boise, Idaho. Remote positions considered....
View ArticleNext up on my "Webinar Circuit" ICD-10pcs Training for Ultrasound...
AudioEducator and myself are happy to extend to you a $20.00 discount on the session.. This makes is only $177.00 for the training (what a DEAL!!!) when you can have the entire group listen in for...
View ArticleQuick ICD-10 update from: ICD10Monitor & Optum 360 Eight areas of focus
If you don’t read anything else this holiday season, read this. Documentation improvement is at the heart of any successful ICD-10 coding program, and in this article I will highlight eight key areas...
View ArticleWrapping up 2015 - moving in to 2016...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We wrapped up 2015 in a nice tidy bow, and I haven't had the chance to get some of the info out on the blog. I have had 4 different articles published from HCPro, and a...
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I found this on Facebook this afternoon, and it has some great information......
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DOCUMENTATION RISKS : Queing up the record for compliance in 2016……….
Lori-Lynne A. WebbDecember 10, 2015As we prepare for 2016 New Year, there are some challenges left over from 2015 that may need to be reviewed and met. CMS and some of the "big payers" have identified...
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Q&A follow-up (part 1) Unbundling the OB Package in ICD-10-Clinical...
Q&A follow-up (part 1) Unbundling the OB Package in ICD-10-Clinical DocumentationThis is a 2-part series of Q&A that was sent in by our listeners of the Webinar for the HCPro webinar I did...
View ArticleQ&A part 2 (Unbundling the global pregnancy package)
Q&A – from Webinar (Part 2) 2.1 Q: Is billing an e/m along with a 0501F code on an initial OB appointment when the confirmation of pregnancy is done at the same appointment allowed? If not what...
View ArticleBreast Care and Screening – 2015: Coding & Documentation Strategies
Breast Care and Screening – 2015: Coding & Documentation Strategies October is Breast Cancer awareness month. In this month, physicians and healthcare professionals have heightened the awareness...
View ArticleInternal Fetal Monitoring: CPT Codes 59050 and 59051
Internal Fetal Monitoring: CPT Codes 59050 and 59051IUPC = Intrauterine Pressure CatheterFSE = Fetal Scalp ElectrodeMay 17, 2015Lori-Lynne A. WebbCPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, CDIPThe definition of...
View ArticleCorrect Coding for the Usage of Ultrasound in Office Settings:
Correct Coding for the Usage of Ultrasound in Office Settings: 7/18/2015In the physician office setting, coders are very familiar with the concept of coding for chest x-ray and x-ray procedures....
View ArticleCoding for Anemia in OB and GYN Patients: The Documentation Challenge
Coding for Anemia in OB and GYN Patients: The Documentation ChallengeJune 21, 2015The diagnosis coding for anemia is always difficult, but clear documentation from the providers is rarely found in the...
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Interrupted Pregnancy: Tubal, Ectopic, and other Abnormal Pregnancies04.26.2015 - Lori-Lynne Webb The definition of an abnormal pregnancy is when a fertilized egg does not attach within the normal...
View ArticleTaxonomy Codes – A quick code-set refresher
April 9, 2015Taxonomy Codes – A quick code-set refresher In the world of medical billing and credentialing for provider or group specialties, taxonomy codes have a very important role in the process....
View ArticleFinding clarity in coding of fetal status
Finding clarity in coding of fetal statusLori-Lynne A. WebbFebruary 27, 2015The term “fetal distress” can be very misleading when coding for pregnancy related complications that involve the fetus....
View ArticleCoding opportunity in Eagle, Idaho...
If any of you coders are looking for a new coding opportunity Rocky Mountain Health & Wellness is hiring for a coder/biller it is in their Eagle office, Full time position.. GOOD LUCK!!! Click here...
View ArticleZika Update from ACOG - Sharing out to you
** Thank you to ACOG and SMFM in regard to this issue: ACOG, SMFM issue updated guidance on Zika February 17, 2016By Judith M. Orvos, ELSThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...
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