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Documenting the Patient’s Story: Consider a Scribe

Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  

You probably prefer to spend less time documenting a patient visit and more time actually interacting with the patient, right? If so, you may want to consider hiring a scribe.

Tips for Signature Requirements for CMS

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In an effort to minimize medical fraud and abuse, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the signature guidelines for physicians and medical documentation.

Behind the Digital Door

Catherine Kolonko  |  

Rheumatology practices work toward becoming “meaningful users” of EHRs

ICD-9 Freeze and ICD-10 Code Update

By Antanya Chung, CPC, CPC-I, CRHC, CCP  |  

Each year as a part of normal coding process, diagnostic codes are updated to reflect revised, new, and deleted codes through the CMS ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee. Diagnostic code changes and updates are based on information from vendors, physicians, or other health professionals that demonstrate a current code does not adequately describe a disease, sign, or symptom—or simply that the code is no longer appropriate for use.

The Dos and Don’ts of E/M Coding

By Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  

Coding medical procedures and diagnoses can be a daunting task if you are not educated in this field. I am going to break down the rules for evaluation and management (E/M) coding, so take a deep breath and let’s jump in!