Coding for a patient with two established problems, and elements needed to code an extended history of present illness, and a comprehensive history level for a new patient
Coding Corner Question: March
Test your coding knowledge of evaluation and management components
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Electronic Portals Appeal to Patients
A recent survey found that 75% of patients would use a secure electronic portal to access their medical information
Legal Updates: As Opioids for Pain Treatment Come Under Greater Scrutiny, Controlled Substance Agreements Matter More
These contracts can communicate a physician’s expectations for a pain treatment plan and guidelines for safe use by their patients
Rheumatologists Harness the Power of Social Media to Reach Patients
Connecting online via Facebook chats has enabled rheumatologists at Nemours to educate patients and their families
Three Common Billing Mistakes Rheumatologists Should Avoid at all Costs
Billing errors and improperly cloning notes can lead to financial penalties
Coding Corner Question: February
Test your coding knowledge for an office visit for a 51-year-old female patient with osteoarthritis in her right knee who returns for a follow-up with the physician assistant six weeks after she received an intraarticular corticosteroid injection in her knee
Coding Corner Answer: February Coding Challenge
For an established patient visit with an established diagnosis, along with a new diagnosis, the visit should be coded as 99214 and billed under the PA’s national provider identification (NPI) number
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: How Rheumatologists Can Negotiate Better Contracts with Payers
Improving contracts with payers can earn rheumatologists more money, with no added costs in staffing or equipment
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Rheumatologists Take Proactive Approach in Talking with Teen Patients about Risky Behavior
With teenaged juvenile arthritis patients, it’s important for rheumatologists to engage in conversations about how drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and sex will affect them
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