Take the challenge. CPT: 99214-25, 89060, 20600-RT ICD-10: M10.271, T50.2X5A, I10 This is an established outpatient visit. This encounter is coded as 99213, because it included: History—Detailed: The history of present illness is extended, the review of systems is extended, and the past medical and social histories are documented. Examination—Detailed: Seven organ systems are examined….
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Advantages, Disadvantages of Private Practice Ownership for Rheumatologists
When he worked for a multi-specialty practice, Jonathan M. Greer, MD, FACR, FACP, president, Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach, and affiliate clinical professor of medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Boynton Beach, Fla., found that there were too many restrictions and controls and no way to enhance the revenue stream for rheumatologists. So he moved on…
Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Infusion Services for Skilled Nursing Facility Patient
Take the challenge. CPT: 99213, 96413, 96415 x1, J1745 x 20* ICD-10: M05.09 This encounter is coded as 99213 because: History—The history of present illness is extended. The review of systems is detailed, and two of the three past, family, social history were documented, which makes the history level detailed. Exam—There are four systems examined,…
Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Billing Infusion Procedure with JW Modifier
Take the challenge. CPT: 99214-25, 96413, 96375, 96361-59, J1745 x 4 J1745 JW* x 36, J1200 x1 ICD-10: M45.09, T50.995A, R06.02, E66.3, Z68.2 Rationale Modifier 25 is appropriate to use because it indicates the patient received a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as the infliximab infusion. This E/M service entailed the…
ACR Leaders to Talk Policy with Congressional Leaders in D.C.
On May 11, ACR leaders will fly to Capitol Hill to meet with Congressional leaders on behalf of ACR and ARHP members. With so many pressing policy issues facing the medical community this year, we hope that you, too, will let your members of Congress know where you stand on the following issues: Support Medical…
Rheumatology March Coding Corner Answer: Pediatric Rheumatology Consult
Take the challenge. CPT: 99203 This encounter is coded as 99203, because it included: History—The history of present illness was extended. The review of systems was complete, and the past medical, family and social were documented. This makes the history comprehensive. Examination—Expanded detailed. Medical decision making—The diagnosis was a new problem with no additional workup…
Clinical Documentation and Coding Boot Camp
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…

Tips for Rheumatologists to Master Quality Measurement in Clinical Practice
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In 2017, rheumatologists will begin to track and report quality data for reimbursement under the the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Panelists shared their tips on how to score more points under MACRA and utilize existing technology at a Nov. 14 session called Implementing Quality Measurement in Your Clinical Practice at…

The ACR Supports Practicing Rheumatologists
A new presidential administration took office in January 2017. Although no one truly knows what directions our government and economy will take, one projection is that healthcare regulatory and insurance coverage policies will change, possibly dramatically. In a time of uncertainty, rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals can turn to the ACR/ARHP for support, guidance and…
Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Coding for a Knee Injection
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….
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