These articles cover topics concerning medical billing and coding.
Medicare provides coverage for Annual Wellness Visits. This benefit was included in the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Medicare has come up with two HCPCS codes for these well visits for medical billing purposes. The codes are G0438 and G0439.
Continue ReadingDo you know the codes to bill Flu Shots? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) no longer recognizes and does not reimburse CPT Code 90658 Influenza Virus Vaccine, Split Virus for flu shots. We will provide you with Medicares influenza vaccine Q codes! Learn more about how to differentiate these codes and how the fee schedule!
Continue ReadingHITECH Act and Meaningful Use: Reasons to Implement and EHR I just got an email from Jonathan Krasner from BEI Healthcare with an interesting article he wrote about things to consider in your Electronic Health Records (EHR) selection that I would like to share. Here is the text of Jonathan’s post: While HITECH and Meaningful …
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Continue ReadingHouston Neal discusses how to focus on five key areas of medical software contracts. Is your practice in the process of contract negotiations with your Electronic Health Record vendor? If so, this article is for you.
Continue ReadingThe FDA has determined that one single flu shot containing vaccines for the H1N1, H3N2, and B/Brisbane influenza viruses should be sufficient to ward off this coming season’s most commonly circulating viruses. With this said, a single flu shot means a single medical billing code that will eliminate last-minute billing confusion. In this article, you will learn more about Influenza Vaccine Guidelines and Coding for the flue shot and spray.
Continue ReadingThe criteria for Meaningful Use are detailed in a list of 25 requirements issued by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) which is part of the Department Health & Human Services. In this article, we will be discussing the core and menu requirements.
Continue ReadingThere is an increase in the number of billing codes, from 14,000 to 69,000. The ICD-10 diagnosis codes will take effect on October 1, 2015. Medical Billing Coders will need to have a more detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as medical terminology. Coders will also have to work more closely with doctors and educate them on proper coding methods.
Continue ReadingMeaningful Use is being able to demonstrate the use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) based on the criteria set by the government. Starting August 5, 2010, four insurance companies will now include Meaningful Use criteria in their pay for performance programs.
Continue ReadingThe front desk medical receptionist is crucial to your medical practice. They are the first and last impression that your patient has of your practice. This interaction will make a difference in patient retention rates and new patient referrals. Learn more about how to make your medical front desk run effectively.
Continue ReadingSince anyone in the world can access your computer, the federal government has come up with HIPAA, Red Flag Rules, and the HITECH Act for healthcare providers to secure patient data.
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OBGYN COO
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Family Practice
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Family Practice
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