The information provided here applies to Medicare coding. Be sure to check with your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for additional information and clarification on these and other items. You should also contact your local insurance carriers to determine if private insurers follow Medicare's lead on all coding matters.
COMPLIANCE
2018 Coding Update - January 2018
The Importance of Past Family History - September 2017
Review of Systems - August 2017
Documentation of a Proper E&M History - July 2017
Show Your Work to Assure Proper Payment - May 2017
New Year's Wish for 2017 - Time for a Coder? - December 2016
Timely Completion and Signing of Medical Records - September 2016
No More ICD-10 Flexibility - August 2016
Prepare for the End of "Close Enough" Coding - May 2016
Coding with Specificity Has Its Benefits - April 2016
Crosswalking and Unspecified Codes in ICD-10 are Worthy of Extra Attention - March 2016
ICD-10 - Thoughts on a Smooth Transition - November 2015
Low Utilization of Chronic Care Management Codes Seen by CMS - October 2015
ICD-10 Required Communitcation with Staff - September 2015
October 1st ICD-10 Transition Nears - August 2015
Preparation for ICD-10 Implementation Begins With Understanding ICD-9 - May 2015
Are You Prepared for the Transition to ICD-10? - February 2015
Practical Tips for Concise and Compliant Coding - September 2014
Tell the Whole Story - March 2014
The Importance of Compliance - February 2014
Maintaining Medical Privacy - December 2013
A Quick Response to Recovery Auditor Repayment Demonstration Requests Recommended - September 2012
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Transitional Care Management - July 2016
When Saving Time Becomes Expensive - July 2015
Avoiding Payment Reductions - November 2013
Table Released for Clinical Quality Measures for 2014 EHR Incentive Programs - July 2013
Are You Participating in the Primary Care Incentive Program? - January 2012
2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Payment Update - November 2011
Understanding the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Programs - August 2011
Understanding Participation in Medicare EHR Incentive Program - July 2011
Attestation for Medicare EHR Program is Underway - May 2011
Now is the Time to Plan Your Participation in the eRx Program - March 2011
Are You Taking Advantage of EHR Incentive Programs? - October 2010
It is Not Too Late to Participate in PQRI - July 2010
Are You Capitalizing on Incentive Payments? - February 2009
GENERAL BILLING
Preparing for a Prosperous New Year - December 2017
The Importance of Coding and Billing - November 2017
Billing for Services Provided by Non Physician Practitioners - February 2017
Adding a Provider - Understanding Locum Tenens - January 2017
Looking Ahead to 2017 - November 2016
Preparing for Changes to Coding in 2016 - December 2015
When Saving Time Becomes Expensive - July 2015
Defining Clinical Staff and Other Qualified Health Care Professionals - April 2015
Transitional Care Management - March 2015
Four New Coding Modifiers Introduced - January 2015
Is that Colonoscopy for Screening or Diagnostic Purposes - December 2014
Coding for Transitional Care Management - November 2014
Defining Time for E & M Codes - May 2014
Impact of Delayed ICD-10 Implementation - April 2014
Verification of Patient Insurance Coverage - January 2014
Additional Transitional Care Services Material Released - August 2013
CMS Posts Information Regarding Billing for Transitional Care Management Services - April 2013
Sequestration and Medicare Billing - March 2013
February is American Heart Month - February 2013
Fiscal Cliff Law Impacts Medicare Participation Options - January 2013
Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines - December 2012
Transitional Care Management Codes Included in Final Rule - November 2012
2013 CPT Code Set Released - October 2012
CMS Offers Tips for Small Provider Practices to Plan for ICD-10 Transition - August 2012
Order and Referral Services for Medicare Beneficiaries Residing in Home Health Agencies - July 2012
Revalidation of Provider Enrollment Information - May 2012
Are You Compliant with Version 5010 Transaction Standards? - March 2012
Work Relative Values Units for OMT Increase - December 2011
General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs) - June 2011
Evaluation Management Services Guide Released - February 2011
Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use - December 2010
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services Releases Coding Resources - August 2010
Claims Must be Filed Within One Year of Service Date - June 2010
CMS Releases Resources on Edits Impacting Ordering/Referring Providers - April 2010
CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Search Tool Available - February 2010
CMS Eliminates the use of Consultation Codes - January 2010
Billing for New Physicians - August 2007
Diabetes Screening: Is This a Payable Service? - April 2006
Critical Care Coding - November 2005
Payment for Teaching Physician Services Requires Careful Documentation - November 2004
Charging for Ventilator Management - May 2004
Documentation at a Teaching Institution - February 2004
New vs. Established Patient Visit - June 2003
Can You Bill for a Telephone Admission to the Hospital? - November 2003