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Patient Education on Diabetes – This was a really interesting question. I thought it was a lot of fun when I read this because I could see the coder rolling her eyes thinking, “What are you thinking?” Q: We have …
As an instructor teaching medical insurance and billing students, I am frequently asked what is Medigap insurance. This is actually a very good question for students to ask. Medigap is also known as Medicare Supplementary Insurance. It is offered by …
Boyd: So we got another new course Alicia. Alicia: That’s right! I’m just so excited to jump in to it because of course I’m going to teach it. See my name right there? Boyd: Uh-huh! Medical Terminology Online | ICD-10-PCS …
As a medical billing instructor I am frequently asked about the different parts of Medicare and what they cover. This article will break down Medicare parts A, B, C, and D to clarify which each part covers. Medicare Part A- …
Q #19: What documentation is needed from the PA and physician in a split/shared visit? A: Really interesting here. It depends, first of all, I think with insurance companies, too. Medicare is really picky about PAs but they can do …
Change is coming on January 1st 2015 and the focus will be procedure modifier 59 – the modifier that is used to define Distinct Procedural Services. It is one of the most commonly used, as well as misused and abused …
Q #16: Will there be at anytime HCPCS and CPT codes together? A: Well, yes. I guess so. The only time you really use HCPCS codes is if you are doing Medicare. They’re the other ones that really like the HCPCS …
As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked if my students should have an understanding of both ICD-9 and ICD-10. In my opinion, the answer is “yes.” Whereas medical coders need a detailed knowledge of medical coding guidelines and …