Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature
The Anatomy of Coding
It is essential for coders to understand the rules of engagement, especially when it comes to correct coding and using the most up-to-date coding tools. Those who interact with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), or insurance companies also have the experience of dealing with the countless coding rules and guidelines.
Practice Page
Ready, Set … RAC Audits
Pearls for Medical Record Standards
A medical record contains documentation of a patient’s medical history and care. These records include a patient’s entire history with personal and confidential information. Every medical record should have accurate and precise documentation to support diagnoses, justify treatment, and make sure that there is a connection for continuous care among healthcare providers.
RX for Practice Overload?
Rheumatology physician assistants are becoming a more common and important resource for busy practices
Office Visit
Clinical nurse specialist Norma Liburd, RN-BC, MN, discusses working in pediatrics, creating list serves, and struggling with insurance companies
Plan Now for ICD-10 Changeover
Coding changes will have an impact on staff, physicians, and even the finances of rheumatology practices
2013–A Whole New World
ICD-10 will change the coding and billing landscape, and practices should start preparing now
ICD-10 from a Coder’s Perspective
For the past 30 years, coders have used the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) to identify and report diseases, signs, and symptoms as well as to measure morbidity and mortality in the United States. In general, coders identify ICD-9 as the heartbeat of reimbursement for medical procedures because this is what drives medical necessity.
Coding Corner Question
May’s Coding Challenge
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