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Get Icd-9 2011 Updates In An Audio Conference
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The ICD 9 2011 codes have just gone into effect. This year, there are new congenital malformation, fecal incontinence, and body mass index diagnosis codes, which you will have to learn.(read
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Radiology Coding: Move Your Search For Mra Coverage To The Local Level
By: angela martin
Oftentimes one coverage change leads to another. When CMS decided to do away with the phrase "blood flow measurement" from the Nationally Noncovered Indications at 220.2(C)(2) of the National Coverage Determinations (NCD) Manual, the agency announced a decision to review evidence on MRA’s non-covered indications too(read
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Recent Cms Announcements That May Impact Your Oncology Coding
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Although summer is over and CMS is still coming up with announcements left, right and center, here are some announcements you might want to take note of.(read
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Pain Management Coding: Remember Uhc's Stance On Ablative Spinal Pain
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If your pain management practice participates with United Healthcare (UHC), you will want to take note of UHC’s recent policy update on ablative treatment of spinal pain.(read
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Urology Coding: Few Icd-9 2011 Changes For This Specialty
By: angela martin
ICD-9 2011codes add one new personal history code specific to genitourinary congenital corrections: V13. This code is among the most significant changes for urology coders as your urologist may need to indicate this history for some patients.(read
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Orthopedic Coding: Shoulder Anatomy Can Be Your Key To Quick Code Selection
By: angela martin
The shoulder is particularly susceptible to both acute injuries and chronic conditions because it is highly mobile. In order to make your CPT coding as simple as possible, you should try to get a good idea of the major anatomical features of the shoulder.(read
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Hospice Conferences: Know These Hospice Claim Requirements To Keep The Cash Flowing
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2010 has been a busy year for new claim requirements and the change requests are not over as yet. From itemizing visits to tracking social work phone calls and line item billing for levels of care, if you are not reporting the details right, you could be inviting denials.(read
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Hha Referrals: More Documentation Requirements Weigh Physicians Down
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Home health agencies can start educating referring physicians, other referral sources like hospital discharge planners, and caregivers about the ensuing regulation.(read
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Get Answers To All Your Wound Care Coding Queries
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In order to keep your wound care coding at its best and to keep denials at bay, sign up for an audio conference on wound care coding.(read
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Orthopedic Coding: Organize Your Knee Arthroscopic Claims Into Compartments
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If knee arthroscopy hovers near the top of your surgeon’s case list, do not get lost when he accesses multiple compartments.(read
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