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Wiki Desktop coding solution?!?!

Does ANYONE know of a DESKTOP encoder or coding software that IS NOT WEBSITE-BASED? I have had it with Encoder Pro and the lack of access when either they go down for maintenance or my local cable company has problems. I really wish that the AAPC encoder was a desktop program (that could be...
- oyboutj
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- Oct 30, 2018
- desktop encoder software website
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Wiki EKG readings done off site

Good Morning It just came to my attention yesterday that our Cardiologist has taken over doing all the EKG readings for all of our sites. Generally, I don't think this is an issue but I am not well versed in this type of situation and was unable to find anything on the CMS website that...
- plarabee
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- Feb 17, 2016
- cms ekgs reading sites website
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki Most frequently billed Dx codes for Lacerations/ cuts / open wounds??????

Is there a website of database I would be able to access to find out the top Dx codes billed for Lacerations/ cuts / open wounds currently or in 2015? I am a coder/ biller and have been asked for this information by my boss for planning purposes. This office is new to billing so they do not...
- Mlangsdon
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- Feb 10, 2016
- billed cuts information lacerations website
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding
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Wiki Need HCPCS code for Tissue Breast Expander

I am needing a HCPCS code for a tissue breast expander. There is one website that says to use C1789 and then there is another website that says to use L8600. Is there anyone that has billed this product before and would know which code would be correct?
- lottie66
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- Feb 10, 2016
- breast code hcpcs tissue website
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Need HCPCS code for Tissue Breast Expanders

I am needing a HCPCS code for tissue breast expanders. I have found one website that says to use C1789 and one website that says to use L8600. Is there anyone that has billed this product before and knows which code to use?
- lottie66
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- Feb 10, 2016
- breast code hcpcs tissue website
- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Surgery
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Wiki Dermatology auditing tool

I am in need of a Derm auditing tool. Is it possible to have someone send me a form or direct me to a website to check my E&M codes for Derm specialty. Thank you! Kathy k.kasper@cascadeeyeskin.com
- kkasper290
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- Jan 21, 2016
- auditing check derm tool website
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Dermatology
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Wiki 2016 Novitas Fee Schedule for new drug screen codes

Does anyone have a link to the fee schedule for the new drug screen codes? I have looked on both the Novitas website and the CMS website. I remember seeing it towards the end of December 2015 but I can't find it now. Thanks in advance!
- bearybubba2008
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- Jan 19, 2016
- codes fee schedule screen website
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Anesthesia
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Wiki CPC Advice Needed In San Diego, CA

Hi All! I've been doing billing and management for 9 years now and I have really put off getting my CPC, well I told myself that I would and that is my goal this year. Any advice on where to start would be really appreciated. I've read the info on the AAPC website and it's helpful, but I would...
- MrsJenVaughan
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- Jan 5, 2016
- aapc advice appreciated cpc-medical-coder website
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Nurse Practitioner's and Students

:eek: Can a Nurse Practitioner act as a supervising provider for medical students? Can an NP act as a supervising provider for NP students? Can anyone give me a link to this in writing either on the CMS website or the Trailblazer Health website (our local Medicare FI). Any help would be...
- Angela Schwarzkopf
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- Jun 18, 2007
- nurse provider students supervising website
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion

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