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Published: Mon, 05/10/10


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Unlock Pay With Anesthesia V Code Advice - 2010-05-07 01:30:20-04

Don’t be caught asleep: Patient history is one element of proper Dx coding.

Many coders hesitate to report V codes, or simply use them incorrectly, but sometimes this section of ICD-9 most accurately describes the reason for the patient’s condition....



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AAPC National Conference Location Changed to Jacksonville, FL - 2010-05-07 01:50:53-04

Get the latest from the National AAPC CEO and President, Reed Pew.

To all registered AAPC conference participants:

We have chosen Jacksonville, Florida to relocate our conference due to the extent of the flooding in Nashville, TN. It will be...



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Employ Modifier 53 For Discontinued Anesthesia Services - 2010-05-10 00:24:49-04

Pain management specialties might make use of modifier 52 as well.

The situation is bound to happen: A patient undergoing surgery has complications, and your anesthesiologist must stop his services. Are you prepared to recognize a situation that calls for...



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Ensure Counseling Claims With Pointed Questions - 2010-05-10 00:40:36-04

This modifier is key to E&M and counseling codes cohabiting on your claim.

Question: Can I report alcohol cessation counseling codes along with E/M codes, or do I have to choose one or the other?

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Answer: You can,...



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Recognize a Write-Off in 6 Steps - 2010-05-10 00:57:43-04

Save this option for when other collection methods have failed.

You’ve offered discounts, payment plans, and more,but you still haven’t received payment from a patient. You may be forced to do a write-off at this point, says Steve Verno, CMMC,...



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