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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Medical Malpractice Insurance of Interest to Medical Billers

Recently, I read an article by Dr. Belk that interested me so much and challenged my own perceptions about this issue that I wanted to discuss this issue in a blog post here :).  I, like so many others, thought …

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E and M Coding | New Patient E and M – Video

Q: E/M for New Patient – For new patient physician visits, if the physician has not performed the 3 key elements, can I bill the visit as a new patient or can I use the time element? A: Again, you …

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E&M Medical Coding | How to Level E and M Code Part 1 – Video

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. …

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Webinars for Mental Health Medical Coding and Pain Management – Video

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 …

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Medicare Medical Coding | What is CCA? – Video

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)? …

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What is Advanced Medical Coding? – Video

We had a quick question in the chat I thought you could answer. I think you had mentioned in your previous blip about advanced medical coding. They want to know what you meant by advanced coding. Advanced Medical Coding – …

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Why Choose Online Medical Billing Training?

As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked the question, “Should I train online or in a classroom?” I prefer online medical billing training and most adult learners do. Medical billing training takes about 12-16 weeks. Taken through a …

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