BHAT Manuals | Bubble Highlight & Annotate Technique by Laureen Jandroep

BHAT Manuals | Bubble Highlight & Annotate Technique by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: I had a question for the group: how many here that are left with us still are into Serious Inc? Give me a “1” if you’re into Serious Inc. Jo-Anne: I do not know what that means. Laureen: We were …

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Coding Alcohol and Smoking Dependence vs. Severe Use Disorder

Coding Alcohol and Smoking Dependence vs. Severe Use Disorder

Q: “Can you code Dependence say for Alcohol if the provider states it as Alcohol Use Disorder-Severe? Since it does not say dependence but the provider says he is going by the DSM-V and it is dependence and they are …

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Wound Care and Laceration Repairs | CPT Coding Tips

Wound Care and Laceration Repairs | CPT Coding Tips

Q: Wound Care and Laceration Repairs — “Could you do some scenarios with wound care at the next webinar? I am noticing a lot of those type questions on the CPC practice exams and am weak in that area. For …

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Timely Filing for Claims and Appeals | Medical Billing Tips

Timely Filing for Claims and Appeals | Medical Billing Tips

Q: Timely Filing for Claims and Appeals — “Please explain filing limits with insurance claim processing” for the initial claim as well as the appeal process. A: Basically, we’ll be covering information about how all insurance companies do enforce filing …

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ICD-10-PCS Coding for Measurement and Monitoring with Examples

ICD-10-PCS Coding for Measurement and Monitoring with Examples

Q: Could you review how to code for measurement and monitoring in ICD-10-PCS with examples? Well, as you know I love ICD-10 and I also really enjoy ICD-10-PCS. Since we do a weekly student webinar for ICD-10-CM and PCS and …

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How To Locate ECodes — The Best Way to Learn

How To Locate ECodes — The Best Way to Learn Ecodes

Q: How to Locate Ecodes — “What is the best way to ‘learn’ how to locate E codes?” A: I think they’re talking about ICD-9 here because they did a follow-up saying something about injuries. When we talk about E …

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CPT Code 99211 Nurse Visits | CPT Coding Tips

CPT Code 99211 Nurse Visits | CPT Coding Tips

Q: “Can someone please discuss CPT Code 99211? A: Why, sure, we can. Unlike Alicia, I wanted Chandra to do my answer sheet because I always have best intentions but normally the Thursday of the webinar we’re all running around …

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Coding Cast & X-ray Application During Post-op | Medical Coding Tips

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Q: Cast & X-ray Application – “When coding for application of a cast, cast supplies, & x-ray, during post op would we append the 58-mod to the application of the cast?” A: I don’t think so. Chandra: Not typically, because …

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