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Articles tagged with "Coding"

Documenting the Patient’s Story: Consider a Scribe

Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  April 13, 2011

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.

Practice Page: Cross-Train Staff to Improve Practice Management

From the College  |  April 13, 2011

Cross-training practice staff can enhance office functionality and ensure good customer service

Tips for Signature Requirements for CMS

Staff  |  April 13, 2011

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.

ICD-9 Freeze and ICD-10 Code Update

By Antanya Chung, CPC, CPC-I, CRHC, CCP  |  March 18, 2011

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  |  March 18, 2011

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!

Coding Corner Answer

Staff  |  March 18, 2011

March’s Coding Answer

Coding Corner Question

Staff  |  March 18, 2011

March’s Coding Challenge

2011 CMS e-Prescribing Program: Will You Get Hit with Penalties?

Staff  |  March 18, 2011

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 provides for e-prescribing financial incentives in 2011 and financial penalties in 2012 and 2013. When you successfully e-prescribe and report on 25 patient encounters, you will be eligible to receive a 1% incentive of the total estimated allowed charges for professional services covered by Medicare Part B rendered in 2011. The big news, however, is the payment reductions for those who do not successfully meet e-prescribing reporting requirements that will be applied—1% in 2012 and 1.5% in 2013.

PRACTICE PAGE: The ACR Takes on Insurance Companies

Staff  |  February 12, 2011

In response to the increasing demands of medical necessity and denials for approved drugs, the ACR is taking a large step towards protecting the rights of members when dealing with insurance companies.

Coding Corner Question

Staff  |  February 12, 2011

February’s Coding Challenge

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