Pediatric Coding Alert
Check Out the Nebulizer Supplies Coding Cheat Sheets
Faced with small payouts on nebulizer drugs and equipment, coders can't consume precious time searching for applicable codes, formulas and reimbursement rates. So, post the charts below to locate codes for popular inhalation medications and supplies, unit billing formulas, and Medicare's reimbursement rate. The charts reveal Medicare maximum payment rates for supplies published in the Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies 2003 Fee Schedule and drug fee schedules. CMS contracts with four companies (durable medical equipment regional carriers) to process DMEPOS claims. The agency reimburses accepted drugs at 95 percent of the manufacturer-reported average wholesale price. Private carriers may follow Medicare's fee schedules in whole or in part. For specific rates, see individual carrier fee schedules. 
Pediatric Coding Alert
- Dont Miss Out on Reimbursement For Nebulizer Medications and Materials
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Check Out the Nebulizer Supplies Coding Cheat Sheets
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Dont Get Sore Over 87880
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Just when you thought you had grasped the CPT Codes 2003 changes that affect pediatrics, [...] - Fee Schedule Update:
Bush Signs Bill to Correct Medicare Payment Rates
With a single flourish, President George W. Bush lessened the blow of the anticipated conversion-factor [...] - Reader Question:
Care, Age and Status Drive NICU/PICU Coding
Question: When a critically ill infant remains critical past 30 days of life, do we [...] - Reader Question:
54150 + 64450 = a Hard Time
Question: The December 2002 Pediatric Coding Alert states that we should fight all denials [...] - Dont Let Your Mind Wander:
Focus on Evaluation Time in ADHD Coding
Keeping track of time spent diagnosing, developing treatment plans and providing follow-up care for patients [...] - Reader Question:
ADHD Phone Calls Gratis?
Question: Should pediatricians bill for telephone calls they make during attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [...] - Test Yourself:
An ADHD Coding Checkup
How much have you learned about three crucial aspects of coding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [...]
