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Billing/Coding

Clinical Documentation and Coding Boot Camp

Kurt Ullman  |  March 16, 2017

Coding properly and efficiently can have a profound effect on practice viability. ICD-10’s many changes, both ongoing and planned, have many physicians, coders and practice administrators confused, especially as the changes relate to clinical documentation improvement. To address this issue, a pre-symposium course on documentation and coding will be held in conjunction with the ACR’s…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Coding for a Knee Injection

From the College  |  January 25, 2017

CPT: 20611-LT, J7325 X 1 ICD-9: 715.16—Osteoarthritis, localized, primary, lower leg ICD-10: M17.12—Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee Note: When billing for 20611—Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa), with permanent recording and reporting, there must be a permanent photograph of the needle placement in the patient’s medical chart….

Rheumatology Coding Question: Deconstructing Evaluation and Management Codes

From the College  |  January 19, 2017

A 50-year-old male patient returns to the office for a follow-up visit for a diagnosis of generalized primary osteoarthritis of multiple sites. The patient tells the medical assistant that he is experiencing sharp throbbing pain in his left hip and right and left knees. He states the pain level is 6 out of 10 and…

Rheumatology Coding Answer: Deconstructing Evaluation and Management Codes

From the College  |  January 17, 2017

Take the challenge. Answers: B: No—Only the treating physician can take the HPI. The medical assistant is allowed to take the review of systems. If the documentation indicates the treating physician did not take the HPI, the insurance can deny the claim as not medically necessary. B: No—If the high-risk medication is not assessed and…

MACRA: More Points, Smarter Future

Susan Bernstein  |  December 14, 2016

As the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) is implemented in January with new models for quality-based reimbursement payments, rheumatologists must seize control of how they will be paid now—and in the future. This message was stressed by speakers during Holy MACRA! How to Survive and Thrive in the Era of MACRA,…

3 Ways the ACR Helps Practices Thrive

Kelly Tyrrell  |  December 5, 2016

The ACR can be the first line of defense for rheumatologists when it comes to compliance efforts, quality control and oversight of physician billing and coding practices, says ACR Director of Practice Management Antanya Chung, CPC, CPC-I, CRHC, CCP. The ACR is focused on providing the support its members want and need. “We want to…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Joint Injection with Ultrasound Guidance, No Office Visit

From the College  |  November 16, 2016

Take the challenge. CPT: 20611-RT, J1040, 89060 ICD-10: M17.11 Coding Rationale Keep in mind, no evaluation and management services are billed because there wasn’t a separate and/or significant reason, other than the knee injection, addressed during the visit. Note: Although the injection was performed via ultrasound guidance, CPT code 76942 should not be billed with…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Question: Joint Injection with Ultrasound Guidance, No Office Visit

From the College  |  November 16, 2016

A 66-year-old male patient presents to the office with right knee pain. He was in the office two weeks prior for a follow-up visit of his primary osteoarthritis. He received an injection of hyaluronate sodium in his right knee four months before and states that his knee felt like new. He states that everything was…

Deadline to Seek Review for Potential Payment Penalties

From the College  |  October 19, 2016

Wondering if you will be subject to 2017 payment penalties associated with the PQRS and the Value Modifier? Practices have until Nov. 30 to file for an informal data review.

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Gout Visit for Established Patient

From the College  |  October 10, 2016

CPT: 99213, 89060 ICD-10: M10.072 Coding Rationale This is an established out­patient visit. The encounter is coded as 99213 because it included: History—Expanded problem-focused history. The history of present illness was brief, the review of systems was extended and the past medical and social history was documented. Examination—Detailed. There were seven organ systems examined. This…

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