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Laureen: Q: Anesthesia Consultation. The question is: Pre-anesthesia consultation (i.e. referral by the surgeon to the anesthesiologist) prior to surgery, can someone explain to me the criteria for code selection 99241, 99242, 99243, 99244 or 99245? Because many times HPI …
Since July 2012, Suzanne has worked as a coding intern for Dr. Samuel W. Gehring, PSC – a Kentucky-based family medicine practice. While there, she has maintained knowledge of the evaluation and management process, while actively researching Local Coverage Determinations …
In September I ordered a small packet of the old CMS-APPROVED 1500 (08/05) version claim forms to sustain me until 2014. Instead, the medical supply company sent me 1000 new (NUCC) APPROVED OMB-0938-1197 FORM 1500 (02-12) claim forms. I thought …
Laureen:Â Q-49: Someone asked a question on the forum about the study guide for CPC exam that AAPC has. Would you recommend it? Study Guide for CPC Exam AAPC The origin of Bubble and Highlightingâ„¢ – Video A: Yes and …
Laureen: Nerve Block Follow Up Q: When coding continuous nerve blocks 64415, 64446 or 64448 how do you code for the follow up when the patient is sent home with the catheter and the follow up is being done via …
Alicia: Q: For glaucoma bilateral dif types and dif stages, code each type but highest stage correct? Thanks, Carolyn A: The fact is that there is a specific role for this. Now, let me just reiterate for some people what …
Typically a medical office’s front desk will obtain and verify a patient’s coverage prior to the office visit. For practices that use electronic medical records, a scanned copy of both sides of the insurance card should be on file along …
Last week I asked an office manager for a patient’s Medicare ID number because there was no copy of the card in her medical record. The claim denied for invalid HIC (Health Insurance Claim) number. Her response was, take the …