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[B][COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]Hello Everyone. :)[/COLOR][/B] I have gone down a rabbit hole on coding joint replacement surgeries and would ?[B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]GREATLY [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=rgb(44,... [ Read More ]
[HEADING=2]Medicare has very specific coverage through their Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefits. Functional orthotic inserts are covered by Medicare only when placed in a shoe attached to a brac... [ Read More ]
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Since the E/M level is now based upon MDM only, I have been noticing that providers are still in the habit of billing with the old g... [ Read More ]
[B][COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]Hello. :)[/COLOR][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)] [/COLOR][/B]I apologize in advance for bombarding everyone with questions, but as we have transitioned to Athena, we are stumbling ... [ Read More ]
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I need confirmation on documentation for x-rays, please.
[B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]Scenario:[/COLOR][/B]... [ Read More ]
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We just moved to Athena and a concern has been sorting the CPT codes that have been entered by the providers by the rvu's if they are not in... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="KStaten, post: 491811, member: 363742"]
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It has been to my understanding that when physicians use terms like[B] "possible," "probable,"... [ Read More ]
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It has been to my understanding that when physicians use terms like[B] "possible," "probable," "likely,"[/B] etc when referencing a diagnosis ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 491686, member: 164618"]
You are obligated to collect (or at least attempt to collect) anything the insurance applied to the deductible and/or co-insurance.
Then the rest is a... [ Read More ]
You are obligated to collect (or at least attempt to collect) anything the insurance applied to the deductible and/or co-insurance.
Then the rest is a policy issue. You may choose to accept the ins... [ Read More ]