CPC and CPB Exam | Actual Heart Cath – Video

Q #20: When taking the CPC exam, can we still use the 2013 books or do we need 2014, since some of the codes have changed? A: OK. Well, you want 2014. I have been told – “Oh, there’re not …

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What EM Code to Bill for First GI Doctor Evaluation – Video

Q: GI Doctor for Consultation – Patient was admitted to the hospital and his attending physician called the GI doctor for consultation. This patient has Medicare. What E/M code should I bill for this first GI evaluation? Initial hospital visit …

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What is Medical Coding – Understanding V Codes – Video

Alicia: We’re going to talk about V codes. We have talked about V codes in the past and still they’re complex sometimes. And then once you get it, once it clicks in your head, it’s like, “Oh! OK, I got …

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Medical Coders History of Cancer – Video

Alicia:   Sure! History of Cancer – again, this is a V code. We’re dealing with a V code here for history of cancer. Q: Understanding primary, secondary, and personal history of cancer. A: This can get really confusing especially …

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Modifier 59 New Additions | Physician Practice Manager Course – Video

Laureen:   Alright, so our first question, we’re going to open up the line for Jo-Anne, she is one of our instructors and she’s recently increased her time with us, we’re very excited. Jo-Anne, can you hear us? Or can we …

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Difference Between 24575 and 24579 Coding | Comparing and Contrasting – Video

Alright, I think I’ll answer this one real quickly. So, this one was a quickie. Q: What is the difference between 24575 and 24579 Coding? I’m using the 2013 Edition… A: I’m going to answer from 2014… This is a …

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Medicare Patients Advanced Beneficiary Notice

The ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) is a document provided to Medicare patients  by a provider prior to a service that is being given that is unlikely to be covered by Medicare.  The notice indicates that the service is not going …

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Medical Coding for Ebola – Video

Alicia: So, let’s talk about Ebola. How come I can’t find Ebola in my manual? Well, it’s not really so unusual, because it’s not on our radar, but it is actually in the manual. Let’s first find out what Ebola …

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