A Guide to New Guide to Skin Biopsy and Fine Needle Aspiration Codes
October 1, 2018 marked the third mandated update to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classification systems. All providers, coders and...
Latest Changes in Coding and Documenting E/M Services and What’s Coming
Hopefully by now you have all heard about the efforts that are being made to streamline E/M coding and documentation. The process...
Advice on Handling Cash Payments
Medical practices are noticing an increase of patients paying cash for services and products. Some of the reasons we are seeing a shift...
Unlocking Answers to E+M and Consultation Coding
Determining the difference between New/Initial and Established E+M Codes We have found that many physicians run into some confusion when...
Medical Revenue Management Association of America (MRMAA)
Carri Garbus is certified and a proud member of MRMAA. The Medical Revenue Management Association of America (MRMAA) provides training,...
Six Ways to Work Smarter and See Results
Many providers are having a difficult time with increased workloads, a result of the Affordable Care Act, ever-changing guidelines, prior...
Proposed E&M Changes and The Effect on Podiatry
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 27 released its plan to reduce paperwork and improve patient care.1 What CMS...
Do you know what an MBI is and why it is important?
By April 2019 the Social Security Numbers on all Medicare cards will be removed as required by the Medicare Access and CHIP...
It’s not too late to participate in MIPS!
Begin data collection by October 2, 2017 to be able to report for a full 90 day period. The Merit-based Incentive Program, MIPS, is one...
