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
- CMS Releases ICD-10 Guide for Medical Specialties and Selected Conditions and Services - February 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