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Q #19: What documentation is needed from the PA and physician in a split/shared visit? A: Really interesting here. It depends, first of all, I think with insurance companies, too. Medicare is really picky about PAs but they can do …
Change is coming on January 1st 2015 and the focus will be procedure modifier 59 – the modifier that is used to define Distinct Procedural Services. It is one of the most commonly used, as well as misused and abused …
Q #16: Will there be at anytime HCPCS and CPT codes together? A: Well, yes. I guess so. The only time you really use HCPCS codes is if you are doing Medicare. They’re the other ones that really like the HCPCS …
As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked if my students should have an understanding of both ICD-9 and ICD-10. In my opinion, the answer is “yes.” Whereas medical coders need a detailed knowledge of medical coding guidelines and …
Q #7: I am a CPC-A with no job experience and I’m curious about whether you think it would make a difference to potential employers if I used AAPC’s new Practicode practicum – or you want to use ours – …
As a medical billing instructor, I am asked how being certified in medical billing is helpful. Can a person get a job without being certified? The field of medical billing is vast and expanding. One can get a job without …
Q #4: Is there a certification for the auditor offered through the AAPC? A: Yes, there is. That is a specialty course. It is the same one that Tammy has, and I think Tammy has left us, and I’m going …
The need for experienced medical practice managers has grown rapidly with the implementation of electronic medical records, ever-changing state and federal regulations, and incentive programs such as Meaningful Use and Physician Quality Reporting Services. Physicians frequently make the mistake of …