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Laureen: How to Level an E and M Code: Q: Would it be possible to briefly go over your E&M leveling tool? Where I work, the providers level the visits. I code all diagnosis codes and add the appropriate modifiers. …
At some point in your career, you are bound to have a boss that drives you crazy. Dealing with a difficult boss can be frustrating and intimidating. First, let us define the difficult boss. The difficult boss may be overly …
Q #12: Are CEU’s available for ICD-10 mini? A: No. I don’t think they’re setup yet. I think that just got finished and we have to submit stuff and then has to come back after the approval and a bunch …
This one is a Spinal Fusion CPC Practice Exam Question. Q: The surgeon performed anterior fusion from L1 to L3. What CPT code(s) are reported? A: A) 22630, 22632. And I have the codes down here. The difference between the …
Laureen: You guys, I think you’re going to like this, for those who have not taken the board exam, the next two slides are taken from CCO Practice Exam. Thyroidectomy CPC Practice Exam Question – As I’m reading it, think …
Coders often get confused when appropriate sequencing modifiers are applied to procedure code(s) and their claims get denied for the “improper use of modifiers”. How can that be if the modifiers used were accurate? The answer is simple: There is …
Making the choice for a medical billing career, choosing the right program, and staying motivated are all important components to success in learning medical billing online. However, there is one more piece of the puzzle — pacing yourself. Many online …
Q #8: Know that Medicare doesn’t recognize consultation codes, the AI modifier is used. My questions is, is it wrong for 2 physicians (one PCP, the other a specialist) to use the same code on the first day (initial visit)? …