High risk pregnancies with more than 13 antepartum visits
Hello, Most all of the ob/gyn docs I work for have a number of patients that are requiring more than the global 10-13 antepartum visits for their care. Whether it be for poorly controlled gestational...
View ArticleInvesting in Your Career is Easier Than Ever
AAPC partners with Affirm to offer financing options for online courses and conferences. AAPC recognizes that certain expenses are crucial to advancing your career, and we’re committed to making those...
View ArticleDate of Service When Services Last More than One Day
In most cases, the appropriate date of service when services last more than one day is the day the service concluded. Radiology services typically have two components: professional and technical. The...
View ArticleDOS when services last more than one day
Did anyone else read the HBM December 2017 issue that states on page 26 that the correct DOS for a multi day procedure is the date of conclusion? The example given on the test yourself was : Start...
View ArticleWill Medicare Be Bankrupt in Less than a Decade?
If Congress and other stakeholders continue to drag their heels, Medicare bankruptcy is a real possibility. The Medicare Part A trust fund will be depleted by 2026 and Medicare Part B spending will...
View Article“Obtain hx from someone other than patient”
This phrase is in the "Amount and/or Complexity of Data Reviewed" for one point and also for two. It is my understanding the "someone" must be a medical provider to get to that second point. What is...
View ArticleBilling more than 2 units for B12 injection
Good Morning, I work for a medical practice and we have a few patients that receive 2000mcg of B12. I am aware the Medicare only covers 1000mcg but is there a way to bill the claim to Medicare so they...
View Articlehistory other than patient/mdm
I have a NP who works pediatrics and does a wonderful job of documenting if her HPI/ROS is obtained from the patient (15 year old, etc.) or if it is obtained by someone else (Mother states…). We have a...
View ArticleBone Marrow aspiration w/Bone graft other than spine
I am seeking guidance on which would be the correct code to use for Bone Marrow aspiration w/Bone graft other than spine. There seems to be a contradiction in the guidelines/instructions regarding...
View Article6 Reasons Why You Need More Than a 4-Week Online Course for Medical Billing...
How long does it take to become a medical billing and coding specialist? If you’re considering a career in medical billing and coding and have seen claims promising to teach you the skills and...
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