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  1. E

    Wiki What strategies do you use to code more efficiently?

    And what do you recommend to medical coders in general?
  2. M

    Wiki Pre-Charting

    I am having a hard time finding any concrete answers. I have some providers who want to start their charting the night before for the next day, this would include opening the correct notes and prepping for that day the day prior. Right now, our EMR will not allow any future dates. I'm taking...
  3. J

    Wiki Documenting obesity

    Hey all, I'm cross posting this for more visibility. I've got a provider who really doesn't want to document obesity, morbid obesity, etc. in the notes because of how it's interpreted by patients. They also believe that it's outdated nomenclature and don't want to document it for that reason...
    • jo.west
    • Thread
    • bmi documentation hcc obesity and clinical documentation
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Diagnosis Coding
  4. J

    Wiki Documenting obesity

    Hey all, I've got a provider who really doesn't want to document obesity, morbid obesity, etc. in the notes because of how it's interpreted by patients. They also believe that it's outdated nomenclature and don't want to document it for that reason. They would rather just document the BMI and...
  5. starrlaw

    Wiki DX codes for hospital follow up with PCP

    Good afternoon all! I am trying to find any information regarding the use of DX codes from hospital, UC, or ED documentation when the PCP is seeing the patient for first encounter after discharge. We have had some discussion in our office regarding what DX should be used on this visit. Should...
  6. B

    Wiki POPQ EXAM-Unspecified Prolapse

    Several providers like to document the POPQ Exam (which is still unclear to me) and leave an unspecified prolapse diagnosis. I'm familiar with the POPQ tool on the AUGS website, but this still feels beyond a coders duties to 'figure out' what the prolapse is. Is there any guidance or...
  7. D

    Wiki failed endometrial biopsy documentation

    Hi! I have a provider that wants to bill out for a failed endometrial biopsy, which I have no problem with except .... He did not document the biopsy and is stating that it says under "Cervical Stenosis" why it was stopped. This is his "note:" "Cervical stenosis (uterine cervix): Failed...
    • debellis59
    • Thread
    • cervical stenosis documentation endometrial biopsy procedure note
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: OB/GYN
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    Wiki Does an auditor ask provider questions?

    Hello! I am hoping to get an answer or any references to be able to answer a question from my provider. Let's say an auditor comes through and is auditing his charts, IF they have any questions will they go ask the provider? I was told no, that they would come in and do their audit, compile a...
  9. S

    Wiki Swing Bed E/M Admit Documentation

    There is an issue on what documentation is required to code an admit E/M level when a pt is discharged from IP or observation (obs) to swing bed in the same facility. *Our providers are trying to use the H/P (from IP or obs admit) for the swing bed admit. Ex) pt admitted to IP on...
  10. L

    Wiki UTI's/Hx of UTI's and Chronic Cystitis?

    I'm look for some guidance here regarding documentation for the diagnoses in the subject line. My providers tend to code N30.20 - other chronic cystitis w/o hematuria when documentation states something along the line of: pt seen in consultation for recurrent UTI's, they state a few of the...
  11. A

    Wiki Releasing charges without first reviewing the note to support the E&M level chosen?

    I have a couple questions and would like the opinion of other coders/clinics. How many practices are releasing charges without first reviewing the note to make sure the E&M level chosen by the provider matches the documentation? How many coders are letting the Dr's choose the level of E&M and...
  12. rthomas@impcna.com

    Wiki New Patient Documentation

    Should the documentation of an office note indicate if a patient is new? My established providers document if the patient is new to group in either the Chief Complaint or HPI. ie: Patient present as a new patient for refills on blood pressure medicine but my newer providers do not. I thought I...
  13. M

    Wiki Help with documentation

    We have a new medical provider who does not state the diagnosis or symptoms in his notes. The diagnosis codes are selected by the provider from a drop down list on another page, but not stated in the documentation portion of the note. My job is to determine the level of E/M and I'm worried about...
  14. K

    Wiki Coder liability in timely documentation

    Does anyone have insight or resources in relation to the liability that falls on a coder when a provider submits documentation weeks/months after a visit occurred to be coded? Conversation came up that I could potentially start receiving documentation from however long ago a provider decides to...
  15. S

    Wiki Is documentation of procedures in a separate note from E/M necessary?

    I work for an EHR vendor and we've had some ophthalmology clients complain that payer audits have dinged them for having minor procedures, such as injections, documented within the same encounter as an office visit. According to these clients, the audit results state the procedure has to be...
  16. S

    Wiki Pulling from Problem List

    I know a diagnosis code can be used if problem is documented on or before the date of service, but how far are we able to go back into the patient's chart for this information?
  17. T

    Wiki Required documentation for billable services - Nurse Visits

    Hello, I am looking for guidance on required documentation. Are SOAP notes and/or EHR master notes required for lab only or vaccine only visits (not with a provider)? Examples: Nurses Visit: Vaccine only, Nurses Visit: Covid vaccine only, Nurses Visit: Lab work (G0328, 82962, etc.) I appreciate...
  18. M

    Wiki Radiology contrast documentation

    I have a question regarding documentation for contrast billing. Is it ok that the report states gadolinium for the injection, or does it specifically have to state Gadavist (the brand) in the report in order to have proper documentation for billing the contrast? Or is it sufficient enough that...
  19. K

    Wiki Documentation Question for Comprehensive Exam

    Assuming all 12 elements of an annual comprehensive examination have been completed with an associated medical diagnosis, such as cataracts, does completing a refraction or updating prescription glasses qualify as implementing treatment and does it justify billing 92014? Also, assuming all 12...
  20. KStaten

    Wiki Injection Template Documentation Guidelines

    It has been to my understanding that the provider is responsible for documenting the procedure, exam, and plan (unless he/she is assisted by a scribe). IF a provider decides to start using a template (such as for routine joint injections), which has drop-down menus to enter the correct...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • documentation guidelines injection template
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  21. J

    Wiki Mode and Means of arrival not captured - can I send it through?

    I have an ER visit from July 26 where the nursing staff did not document the mode and means of arrival for the patient. We have always sent it back to the nurse as that is a facility requirement to have it documented. The nurse is no longer here. Normally they are able to look in the dashboard...
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    Wiki E/M level

    Our surgeon wants a 99205/99215 for these visits. We cannot seem to find the documentation supporting these levels. Wondering if maybe we are missing something? We are also asking so we can have information from somewhere besides us (coders) to support our decision when trying to educate the...
  23. KStaten

    Wiki Documentation for Number of Views for X-Ray Interpretations

    Hello Everyone! :) I need confirmation on documentation for x-rays, please. Scenario: A physician orders and reviews knee x-rays in his/her office. The orders that appear in the note state the number of views. Does the physician ALSO have to state the number (or specific name/type) of views...
  24. D

    Wiki Diagnosis specificity

    May a coder use the exam for specificity without having to task the provider? The provider states they documented location in the exam and does not need to re-address the location in the assessment? The coder would like the location listed under the assessment. Very interested in the response...
    • DK47
    • Thread
    • documentation exam location specificity
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Diagnosis Coding
  25. KStaten

    Wiki Documentation Requirements for Components of E/M

    Hello Everyone! With the new 2021 E/M Documentation changes, there have been questions that have arisen in regards to requirements for the HPI and Exam. Now that these components are deemed "medically appropriate" by the provider, that leads some to think that the extra the flexibility extends...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • 2021 ancillary staff documentation e/m exam hpi provider required
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: E/M
  26. KStaten

    Wiki What are the Documentation Requirements for Viscosupplementation (Monovisc, Euflexxa, Durolane, etc)?

    Hello Everyone, I am searching for the documentation requirements for viscosupplementation injections, such as Monovisc and would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction. As these are administered in pre-measured syringes, I have (on one hand) been advised that the dosage...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • documentation monovisc viscosupplementation
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  27. KStaten

    Wiki Coding / Billing Audio-Only Telehealth Visits

    Hello Everyone! :) Here's my silly question for the day. (Brace yourselves, as I am sure more are to come. ;) ) As I have interpreted from articles, the accepted Telehealth services have been expanded to include audio-only telephone calls, as well. (Yay!) Now this is the part where I am...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • audio-only documentation e/m office visit outpatient telehealth telephone time
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: E/M
  28. KStaten

    Wiki What Designates an "Active Involvement" in Plan of Care?

    Hello Everyone! 🙂 According to what I have read (in regards to incident-to billing), in order for a patient to be seen by the PA and still be billed under the doctor, the doctor must do the following: 1) Initiate the treatment 2) Continue to be "actively involved" in the patient's case/ plan...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • active treatment actively involved documentation frequency incident to billing medicare guidelines phycisian's assistant physician plan of care time
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Medicare Regulations
  29. KStaten

    Wiki Who Has Documentation Permissions per Medicare Guidelines?

    Hello Everyone! :) I am trying to put a table together to describe components of a medical document for a typical outpatient setting office visit and list who (per Medicare guidelines) has permission to document each one. In other words, in order to correctly bill under the physician, what...
    • KStaten
    • Thread
    • ancillary staff documentation e/m documentation established patient hpi incident to billing medical record medicare guidelines new patient phycisian's assistant
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Medicare Regulations
  30. T

    Wiki Intra-operative monitoring technical component

    Hello, I work for a small IPA and we are trying to figure out what is correct for the technical component of IOM. I have been denying them because I assumed the technical component was payable to the facility, but I am not sure that is correct, because there is a tech and the neurologist. Does...
  31. M

    Wiki Which part of the documentation can Coders use to code from?

    I'm really sorry if this has been posted before but I couldn't find anything when I searched the forum (probably because I couldn't figure out how to phrase it correctly.) Which part(s) of the documentation can coders pull dx codes from? Say, the provider only listed BMI or Obesity on the...
  32. C

    Wiki OB global documentation needed?

    I am very new to OBGYN and trying to audit the OBGYN dept as a whole has me asking more questions before I can even begin. Our OBGYN dept has asked me to do an in-depth audit of their department... including more than what I typically audit; office visits, hospital services, OB triage...
    • Chapman86
    • Thread
    • documentation ob global billing
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: OB/GYN
  33. K

    Wiki When is a pre-built Template taking it too far?

    I have a provider that has a pre-formatted template that looks like the entire note is complete with already generated diagnoses and labs/procedures. Absolutely nothing prompts entry by the provider and it's a complete note with HPI, ROS, Exam and A/P. This is a data integrity issue but I'm not...
  34. H

    Wiki Locus and telemedicine

    Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on using off site locums tenens provider to bill telemedicine and what requirements I might need to follow or make sure are enforced? Is an offsite locums different than onsite?
  35. M

    Wiki ICD-10 codes in progress note vs codes on claim

    The software that we use allows the provider to add diagnosis codes to a section of the progress note, however a lot of the time the codes are not correct (eg. documentation says "Diabetes Type I", but provider lists code for DM type II). My supervisor insists that I need to contact the provider...
  36. C

    Wiki Rhizotomy or neurotomy documentation

    Hello, So I know a rhizotomies and neurotomies are basically RFAs, so we would use cpt codes 64633-64636. However, are the the documentation requirements the same? Meaning do we need temp and duration documented in the op notes for a rhizotomy or neurotomy?
    • calatv
    • Thread
    • documentation neurotomy radiofrequency ablation rfa rhizotomy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Anesthesia
  37. A

    Wiki Documentation

    I work for a private practice who has refused to provide proper documentation for many years. I am really pushing them to start documenting, but I am getting major push back. I am asking for some help as they will only look at payer guidelines, and nothing else. I need some resources or some...
    • akappel
    • Thread
    • cardiac caths catherization documentation heart heart cath
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Cardiology
  38. S

    Wiki How do I determine E/M level for prenatal visits for Texas Medicaid

    Texas requires us to bill "the most appropriate level E/M" for prenatal visits. How do I determine the level of E/M though? Do I use the 3 key components (history, exam and MDM)? My company audits on 1997 guidelines, but with an prenatal visit, there is no "real" physical exam, other than...
    • spope
    • Thread
    • documentation e/m codes prenatal texas medicaid
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: OB/GYN
  39. S

    Wiki Interpolation Flap--documentation requirements. Is this enough

    Hello, Wondering about this closure documentation. This scenario is for MOHS, for BCC on the right helix, with closure same day, this is all on one note. At first, all it said was "Closure, Interpolation repair." Then it was corrected to say the following: "Because of the size, location, and...
    • SUN1633
    • Thread
    • dermatology documentation flap interpolation repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dermatology
  40. G

    Wiki Toenail excision

    What is the proper documentation that needs to be done by the provider to be able to charge 11750 excision of nail and nail matrix partial or complete, for permanent removal? As my provider has a template that he follows for example: consent was signed: yes complications discussed: yes timed...
  41. baroquecoder

    Wiki Physician orders for laboratory tests

    Clinic is stating they placed an order for urinalysis 'digitally' so they don't need to submit documentation for the UA. I'm unable to code it as there is no diagnosis or intent for the procedure indicated. What are the documentation requirements for a physician ordered laboratory test...
  42. daedolos

    Wiki E/M query

    I just recently took a coding exam for a prospective employer and one of the questions were as follows: The level of E/M is based on: A) Documentation B) Key components C) Contributing factors D) All of the above I chose the wrong answer of A. Any thoughts? I read up on E/M principles and...
    • daedolos
    • Thread
    • documentation e/m audit test help
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: E/M
  43. D

    Wiki Dx in A&P

    Good Morning All, When we have a diagnosis that is documented in the A&P only the education team in my office is split on whether or not this is "dingable". I haven't been able to find any guidelines that says ya or nay on this topic. Any help with included resources/guidelines would help us...
  44. C

    Wiki Cholelithiasis with chronic cholecystitis with obstruction vs no obstruction

    Hey. I'm confused about when the documentation means that there was an obstruction with the cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. What kinds of things do you usually look for in the documentation when an obstruction is included with that? :confused:
    • carlystur
    • Thread
    • cholecystitis cholelithiasis documentation obstruction
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: ICD-10
  45. M

    Wiki Charting

    My provider has hired someone to take her handwritten notes and enter them into the EHR. This employee is not in the exam room and is completing the note after the visit. This is a family practice provider. I am the biller/coder. Does anyone know if this is acceptable or the guidelines for this...
  46. C

    Wiki TCM Documentation

    I am questioning the necessary documentation to bill TCM visits. It is stated that the complexity of medical decision making (moderate or high) must be documented in medical record. Does the provider have to specifically state this in the note or is the CPT Code enough? Any input would be...
  47. B

    Wiki Advanced Maternal Age

    Hello, If a patient is 35 years of age but the provider doesn't pull in the AMA diagnosis and doesn't document the advanced age as a concern can you still list the diagnosis because the patient is age 35 or older? Or do you leave it off because the provider hasn't documented it. Thanks in...
    • bmuchow
    • Thread
    • ama documentation pregnancy
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: OB/GYN
  48. K

    Wiki Documentation in Medical Record

    Wanted to get clarification on requirements in the Medical Record. My team has been instructed to bill claims missing results or interpretations from the Medical Record as long as it is located somewhere else in the Health Record. However, we don't have access to verify these other locations and...
  49. M

    Wiki Documentation help

    I have a denial for insufficient documentation for a Arthroscopic decompression subacromial space w/partial acromioplasty (29826- RT) it was billed with a 29824-51-RT and a 29827-RT that both paid correctly. Being new to ortho, I have lots to learn. (I have scheduled a boot camp) This is...
    • misnkm
    • Thread
    • documentation orthognathic surgery
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  50. T

    Wiki G0446 Intensive Behavioral Therapy Cardiovascular Disease Documentation Requirements

    Good Afternoon, Would anyone have a good resource for documentation requirements on G0446 Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease. Is there a commercial code for this. Thank you in advance. Tammie Womack, MBS, CPC
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