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Psychiatry Coding Alert

Mythbuster:
Watch These 4 Group Psychotherapy Myths That Could Prove Costly
Hint: Use HCPCS codes for group psychotherapy in a partial hospitalization setting. Wh... Read more
Collections:
Improve Your Copay Collections with Proper Policies in Place
Obtain signed financial responsibility form as insurance against nonpayment. You might... Read more
Patient Relations:
Don't Get into Ugly Confrontations Trying to Collect Copays
Experts: Give patients a few chances to pay, then call collections. If you lose out on... Read more
Compliance:
Get Deserved Reimbursement for Uncovered Services With ABNs
ABN protocols can have residual effects on patient relations. If you don’t want ... Read more
Reader Question:
Watch Unspecified Impulse Disorder Code For Skin Picking Disorder
Question: Our psychiatrist recently diagnosed a patient with “skin picking di... Read more
Reader Question:
Looking For Modifiers When Reporting E/M With Psychotherapy? Think Again
Question: I am new to psychiatry coding. Our psychiatrists frequently perform medic... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Understand if an E/M Service Can be Reported With Group Psychotherapy
Question: One of our psychiatrists does group psychotherapy sessions (90853). My qu... Read more
CPT® Coding Strategies:
Get Thorough with Computer Administered Neuropsychological Test Reporting
Hint: Watch CCI edits when reporting multiple tests together. When reporting a compute... Read more
Compliance:
Notify Secretary of Breaches to Stay HIPAA-Compliant
Experts: Be sure you show HHS how you’ve improved defense of sensitive info. Whe... Read more
Mythbuster:
Clarify These Non-Par Misconceptions Before You Land in Hot Water
Recognize the difference between opting out and being a non-par provider. Once you dec... Read more
Compliance - FAQ:
Submit Breach Media Notices on Time to Satisfy Secretary
Remember, definitions of ‘media outlets’ depend on your locale. Dealing wi... Read more
Reader Question:
Check if There are any Hiccups in ICD-10 Implementation
Question: Since the ICD-10 implementation on October 1, we have been doing our best... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Use CPT® Time Rules For Crisis Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Question: Our psychiatrist recently performed crisis intervention for a patient who... Read more
CPT® Coding Strategies:
Ace Neuropsychological Test Reporting With These Useful Tips
Don’t separately report technician test interpretation with another code. When r... Read more
Electronic Health Record:
Know How You Can Stay Abreast of Your EHR System Using These 3 Tips
Surprisingly, EHRs adding to difficulties instead of reducing workload, says study. If... Read more
Claims Appeal:
Stand Better Chances For Winning an Appeal For Denied Claims
Changed guidelines hold good for only claims denied after being paid out. You might ha... Read more
Reader Question:
Don't Include ICD-9 and ICD-10 Codes on Same Claim Form
Question: Our clinician admitted a patient in September and didn’t discharge ... Read more
Reader Question:
Cue Into Etiology and Behavioral Disturbances For Dementia Reporting
Question: In ICD-9, we used to use the 290.x series when the diagnosis was of senil... Read more
Reader Question:
Not Enough Documentation? Look Towards 'Unspecified' Codes
Question: If I find that a common ICD-9 code that I use doesn’t have a direct... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Choosing Between 90792 and E/M Depends on Type of Service Rendered
Question: A new patient was seen by our psychiatrist. Should we use “90792&rd... Read more
CPT® 2016 Update:
Get a Sneak Peek into What to Expect For Psychiatry Coding in CPT® 2016
Prolonged care codes get better specificity to psychotherapy services. Like every year... Read more
ICD-10:
Begin a New Phase of ICD-10 Training After Implementation Date
Coders, clinicians must come together to solidify office’s ICD-10 coding. With a... Read more
ICD-10:
Benefit From CMS FAQ to Understand About Grace Period
Be ready to use ICD-10 Oct. 1, or claims won’t fly. Amid the ocean of informatio... Read more
ICD-10:
Ease into ICD-10 Implementation with These Expert Tips
Communication between coders and providers is vital for success. With all the drama su... Read more
Reader Question:
Watch Out for Two New POS Codes for Use in 2016
Question: I heard from somewhere that there are some new POS codes being introduced... Read more
Reader Question:
Append Appropriate Modifier for Services Provided by Locum Tenens
Question: We are using a substitute psychiatrist to fill in for one of our psychiat... Read more
You Be the Coder:
90889 for Documentation With Psychiatry Services? Not so Fast
Question: I am new to psychiatry coding. Recently, our psychiatrist performed an ev... Read more
CPT® Coding:
Perfect Health and Behavioral Intervention Reporting With This Advice
Watch documentation to check face-to-face time with the patient. When your clinician p... Read more
Compliance:
Avoid Possible Penalties for PHI Violations Using This Expert Advice
Feds expect you to notify everyone affected by every HIPAA breach. When you’re f... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Enjoy Better Specificity for Conversion Disorders in ICD-10
Hint: Look into documentation to identify the type of deficits. When your clinician di... Read more
Reader Question:
Calculating 90792 Based on Hours Spent? Not so Fast
Question: I am new to psychiatry coding. I recently reported 90792 for an initial evaluat... Read more
Reader Question:
Observe Minimum Time Requirements for Reporting Psychotherapy Codes
Question: Our psychiatrist recently saw an established patient with history of depressio... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Base Time Calculation of Resident Services on Psychiatrist Presence
Question: Our teaching psychiatrist supervises services provided by residents. If the re... Read more
Mythbusters:
Tackle These 4 Crisis Management Myths to Avoid Losing Reimbursement
Hint: Check when to overlook CCI edits for better reimbursement. When your clinician p... Read more
Compliance:
Stay Abreast of Medical ID Theft with These 8 Helpful Tips
Beneficiaries, practice employees are potential targets. You can lose out a lot in ter... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Switch to F44.81 for Dissociative Identity Disorder in ICD-10
Hint: Use other specific codes for other dissociative disorders. If your clinician arr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Observe Time Gap to Choose Between New and Established E/M
Question: What is the difference between a new and established patient, for office ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Here's How to Get ICD-10 Savvy
Question: Our entire office is pitching in to prepare for the switch over to ICD-10... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Retaining Primary Diagnosis Throughout? Not Necessarily
Question: If our clinician has performed more than one evaluation of the patient over a ... Read more
CPT® Coding:
Master Health and Behavioral Assessment Reporting With This Expert Advice
Hint: Don’t combine this service with other psychiatric treatments. When your cl... Read more
CCI 21.2 Update:
Cue Into Edits Bundling Obesity Group Counseling With Psychiatry Codes
Don’t forget to check modifier indicator to see if you can override bundling. Th... Read more
Compliance:
Ensure HIPAA Compliance With These 5 Helpful Tips
Get abreast of newer rules to strengthen your practice against audits. HIPAA continues... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Learn Age-Specific Options For Pica Reporting in ICD-10
Hint: Don’t generalize the condition with other eating disorders. If your clinic... Read more
Reader Questions:
Billing For Out-of-Network Provider? Here's What You Need to Do
Question: I have recently joined a new psychiatry practice, and most of our service... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Mere Presence of Technician isn't Enough to Warrant 96119
Question: Recently, in our practice we performed neuropsychological testing. The te... Read more
CPT® Coding:
Get The Lowdown on Neurobehavioral Exam Reporting With This Expert Advice
Hint: MMSE is a component of neurobehavioral examinations. When reporting a neurobehav... Read more
Compliance:
Bust 10 Compliance Myths to Keep Your Practice Above Water
Don’t fall victim to these misconceptions that could cost your practice. You wil... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Shift Focus to F48.2 For Reporting Pseudobulbar Affect in ICD-10
Hint: Don’t forget to report associated neurological or traumatic brain injury fir... Read more
Reader Questions:
90792 Each Time Patient Changes Insurance? Think Again
Question: An established patient in our psychiatry practice recently changed her in... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don't Commit The Folly of Reporting Psychotherapy With 90791
Question: Our psychologist recently undertook a fresh psychiatric evaluation of an estab... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Don't Mix up Inpatient POS Codes for Partial Hospitalization Patients
Question: Our psychiatrist recently performed group psychotherapy for Medicare pati... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Assess Your Group Psychotherapy Knowledge With This Quiz
Hint: Don’t overlook CCI edit bundles when reporting two codes together. You wil... Read more
Office Security:
Ensure PHI Safety Across All Providers' Data Devices
There’s more to it than just passwords. In this modern world, it is very likely ... Read more
Coding Quiz Answers:
Find The Answers to Your Group Psychotherapy Coding Quiz
Read our experts’ opinions on deciphering these scenarios. Did you take the quiz... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Click on Specific Code For Trichotillomania in ICD-10
Hint: Don’t use this code for isolated tic of hair pulling. When “trichoti... Read more
Reader Questions:
Thinking of E/M With 90837 Using Modifier XP? Not so Fast
Question: I am planning on reporting an E/M service performed by one of our physici... Read more
Reader Questions:
Check the Need For AJ/AH Modifiers For CSWs and CPs
Question:  I am new to psychiatry coding, and I am now coding for a group practice.... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Get Clarified on Calculating Units of 96102
Question: I would like to know how units are calculated when billing for CPT® 9... Read more
CPT® Coding Strategies:
Get Proficient With Family Therapy Reporting With This Expert Advice
Hint: You cannot report interactive complexity add-on code with family codes. When you... Read more
Payer Relations:
Know What to Watch Out For to Ace Payer Contract Negotiations
Pay attention to eight key points in the fine print. There is no necessity that you ha... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Zoom Into More Options For Reporting Factitious Disorder in ICD-10
Hint: Use type of symptoms feigned as clue to arrive at the right code. When reporting... Read more
Reader Questions:
Document Precise Time for Reporting 96101 or Face Denials
Question: We recently had a denial for 96101 for psychological testing performed by... Read more
Reader Questions:
Look Towards 294.2x For Dementia With No Underlying Cause
Question: When reporting a diagnosis of dementia, we are now being told that the di... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Reporting One Unit of 90847 For Each Family Member? Think Again
Question:Our psychiatrist recently counseled the family members of a patient. He talked ... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Test Your Psychotherapy Reporting Skills With This Quick Quiz
Hint: Watch for situations where you need to look for edit bundles. Go through the fol... Read more
Medicare Compliance:
Get Set For Tighter Part D Drug Policies
Warning: You need to comply with these rules by June 1, 2015. If your psychiatrist pre... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Switch To F24 For Reporting Shared Psychotic Disorder in ICD-10
Hint: Use the same ICD-10 code for a diagnosis of Folie à deux. If your clinici... Read more
Coding Quiz Answers:
Test Your Psychotherapy Reporting Skills With This Quick Quiz
Read our experts’ opinions on coding these scenarios. Scenario 1: Understand CPT... Read more
Reader Question:
Thinking of Prolonged Service Code With +90838? Not So Fast
Question: Recently, I was going through CCI edits and I observed that prolonged services... Read more
Reader Question:
Understand Provider Requirements for G0447
Question: One of our psychologists was checking with us whether he is allowed to bill fo... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Billing More Than One Unit of 90853? Check Payer Rules
Question: One of our new psychiatrists has begun to undertake group psychotherapy s... Read more
CCI 21.0 Update:
Zero In On CCI Bundles Affecting Your Behavioral Assessment Reporting
Look for edits between psychiatry and CCM codes too. While you started getting used to... Read more
Human Resources:
Get Set For Better Performance Appraisals With These 11 Pointers
Focused feedback is the key to improvement of employees. Every practice uses performan... Read more
ICD-10 Update:
Shrink Your Schizoid Personality Disorder Reporting Choices With F60.1
Choose a different code to report schizoid disorder of childhood. If you are reporting... Read more
Reader Question:
Know Coverage Criteria For Reporting G0180
Question: What is the proper use of G0180? Must our psychiatrists always follow the... Read more
Reader Question:
Select Apt Inpatient E/M Depending on Level of Service
Question: On a recent claim, I used a CPT® code for subsequent hospital care to... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Clear Coding Confusion Over Family Therapy For Siblings
Question: In our group practice, two of our psychiatrists are holding psychotherapy... Read more
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