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Video: E/M Changes 2021
Video: E/M Changes 2021
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Video: ICD-10-CM Updates 2021
Video: ICD-10-CM Updates 2021
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New HCPCS Codes for COVID-19 Laboratory Testing
New HCPCS Codes for COVID-19 Laboratory Testing
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Can I Provide Physical & Occupational Therapy Via Telehealth?
Can I Provide Physical & Occupational Therapy Via Telehealth?
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Video: How-to Provide Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Crisis
Video: How-to Provide Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Crisis
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2019 Articles

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E/M Changes On The Horizon For 2021?
E/M Changes On The Horizon For 2021?
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Are Your Orders Validated?
Are Your Orders Validated?
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2020 CPT Changes New and Noteworthy
2020 CPT Changes New and Noteworthy
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What CPT code replaced 10022?
What CPT code replaced 10022?
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Do I Still Need Progress Reports?
Do I Still Need Progress Reports?
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The Clock is Ticking for Quality Payment Program (QPP) Data Submission
The Clock is Ticking for Quality Payment Program (QPP) Data Submission
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Home Visits, Now on Cruise Ships and Campgrounds!
Home Visits, Now on Cruise Ships and Campgrounds!
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2018 Articles

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2019 Proposed E/M Changes
2019 Proposed E/M Changes
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Am I Using the Right Type of Service (TOS) Indicator for Mammography Coding?
Am I Using the Right Type of Service (TOS) Indicator for Mammography Coding?
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Are You Ready for The New Medicare Beneficiary Cards?
Are You Ready for The New Medicare Beneficiary Cards?
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2018 ICD-10-CM Hypertension and Heart Disease
2018 ICD-10-CM Hypertension and Heart Disease
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Why Is Medicare Denying My Claims for Mammography and Breast Biopsies?
Why Is Medicare Denying My Claims for Mammography and Breast Biopsies?
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KX Modifier Temporary Fix
KX Modifier Temporary Fix
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No Therapy Cap Exceptions for 2018
No Therapy Cap Exceptions for 2018
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New CPT Codes for INR Testing Reimbursed by Medicare
New CPT Codes for INR Testing Reimbursed by Medicare
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New Year, New Codes, New Rules and Regulations- Free Sources for Coding Compliantly
New Year, New Codes, New Rules and Regulations- Free Sources for Coding Compliantly
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2017 Articles

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Laboratory Fee Schedule Takes A Big Hit In 2018
Laboratory Fee Schedule Takes A Big Hit In 2018
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Therapy Caps Are Going Up For 2018
Therapy Caps Are Going Up For 2018
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Opioid Use, Abuse and Dependence in ICD-10-CM
Opioid Use, Abuse and Dependence in ICD-10-CM
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Medco’s Certified Professional Coding Course
Medco’s Certified Professional Coding Course
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How will the new Medicare ID numbers impact my practice?
How will the new Medicare ID numbers impact my practice?
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CMS Signature Requirements
CMS Signature Requirements
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New NCCI Edits for Orthopedic Codes
New NCCI Edits for Orthopedic Codes
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Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE)
Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE)
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2018 ICD-10-CM Code Set Begins October 1st
2018 ICD-10-CM Code Set Begins October 1st
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Modifier 25 Reimbursement Reduced
Modifier 25 Reimbursement Reduced
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Are Your Claims Getting Denied for Pelvic Dopplers?
Are Your Claims Getting Denied for Pelvic Dopplers?
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Can I Code an Office Visit with INR Checks?
Can I Code an Office Visit with INR Checks?
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How To Avoid I&D Denials
How To Avoid I&D Denials
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NGS Claim Submission Changes
NGS Claim Submission Changes
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Medicare Beneficiary Card Changes Beginning April 2018
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NGS E/M Changes Not Mandatory
NGS E/M Changes Not Mandatory
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Stay Compliant When Utilizing Scribes
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Building Blocks of Developmental Screening
Building Blocks of Developmental Screening
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Coding and Billing Chronic Lyme Disease
Coding and Billing Chronic Lyme Disease
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Understanding Modifier 24
Understanding Modifier 24
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CMS to Share Physician MIPS Scores With The Public
CMS to Share Physician MIPS Scores With The Public
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Understanding the Medicare IPPE and Annual Wellness Visits
Understanding the Medicare IPPE and Annual Wellness Visits
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Advanced Beneficiary Notice Refresher
Advanced Beneficiary Notice Refresher
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Avoiding Obesity Counseling Denials
Avoiding Obesity Counseling Denials
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Radiology Audits
Radiology Audits
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ICD-10-CM New/ Revised/ Deleted Code Preview Coming in Mid-April
ICD-10-CM New/ Revised/ Deleted Code Preview Coming in Mid-April
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NGS Changes E/M requirements for Expanded Problem Focused and Detailed Examinations
NGS Changes E/M requirements for Expanded Problem Focused and Detailed Examinations
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