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To help internists become even more comfortable with the new code set, ACP looks at how the codes are structured and how to cross-walk from old to new for some of the most common ones.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2013
Frequently used codes relocated throughout CPT for 2009
New CPT codes took effect Jan. 1, so our coding expert tells you where to look for commonly used codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2009
How to survive private practice and have a life
It's not too late to start reporting quality data to Medicare and receive a bonus payment. Learn how to submit claims on 15 consecutive eligible Medicare patients to receive a bonus of 1.5% of allowed Medicare charges from July 1 to Dec. 31.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/practice.htm
1 Jul 2008
Avoid the most common claims errors in Medicare billing
Learn the most common reasons why Medicare Administrative Contractors reject claims, and how to avoid such pitfalls in the future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2013
Adapt to ICD-9 changes most relevant to internal medicine
An expert from ACP's Regulatory and Insurer Affairs section clarifies the changes to ICD-9 coding that ACP expects will most affect internal medicine practices. Changes took effect OCt. 1, and obsolete ICD-9 codes could result in denied or rejected claims.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2009
ICD-10 changes looming amid a modern medical landscape
While some clinicians view the transition to ICD-10 as costly and burdensome, others feel that there are benefits for more accurately recording diagnoses. No matter which side of the issue, the conversion is likely to happen Oct. 1.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2015
New billing codes for ‘subsequent observation care’ services
Internists can use new procedure codes to be paid for the increasingly common service of evaluation and managing a patient after their admission to observation status in a hospital.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2011
ACP disputes federal valuation of primary care observation codes
ACP disputes the relative values assigned to observation care codes, believing that they do not fully account for the physician work involved in providing the services. But CMS finalized the relative values at the disputed levels. ACP advocacy and members' input is critical to helping improve internal medicine physicians' recognition for the care they provide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2011
Internists need to know coding for CPAP, observation services
There's more to internal medicine than evaluation and management services. Two of the more common of the uncommon services to code for include CPAP for sleep disorders, and guidance on billing for observation and same-day discharges.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2011
There's more to Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit
Clinicians and office staff can benefit from a refresher course about how to code claims correctly for prompt payment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2014