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

2019 Articles

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

2018 Articles

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2019 Proposed E/M Changes
2019 Proposed E/M Changes
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?
Are You Ready for The New Medicare Beneficiary Cards?
Are You Ready for The New Medicare Beneficiary Cards?
2018 ICD-10-CM Hypertension and Heart Disease
2018 ICD-10-CM Hypertension and Heart Disease
Why Is Medicare Denying My Claims for Mammography and Breast Biopsies?
Why Is Medicare Denying My Claims for Mammography and Breast Biopsies?
KX Modifier Temporary Fix
KX Modifier Temporary Fix
No Therapy Cap Exceptions for 2018
No Therapy Cap Exceptions for 2018
New CPT Codes for INR Testing Reimbursed by Medicare
New CPT Codes for INR Testing Reimbursed by Medicare
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

2017 Articles

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