June, 2013 - Make Your Revenue Smarter

CPT© Coding Physical Therapy

HHS Final Rule and Treasury Notices on Individual Shared Responsibility Provision Exemptions and Related Topics

On , in Industry News, by AQ-IQ LLC

Under the Affordable Care Act, the federal government, states, insurers, employers, and individuals share the responsibility to reform and improve the availability, quality, and affordability of health insurance coverage in the United States.  Starting in 2014, the individual shared responsibility provision calls for each individual to have health insurance coverage (known as minimum essential coverage), qualify […]

CMS Issues Program Integrity Guidelines for Marketplace

On , in Industry News, by AQ-IQ LLC

CMS released a proposed rule outlining program integrity guidelines for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) and premium stabilization programs. Through the Affordable Care Act, consumers and small businesses will have access to new Marketplaces where they can access quality, affordable private health insurance.  Consumers in every state will be able to buy insurance from qualified […]

CPT© Coding Nerve Conduction Studies

ACMO: Alzheimer’s Disease– HC739-A, HC739-M, HC739-D, LB100-A, LB200-A, LB100-D

On , in A Clinical Minute, by AQ-IQ LLC

This episode of “A Clinical Minute” has Dr. Digby describing Alzheimer’s Disease. Some of the terms he mentions are: ACE (acetyl choline esterase inhibitor), acetyl choline (ACH), age-related concerns, aggression, basal levels, beta amyloid, brain biopsy, caregiver, cholinergic hypothesis, cholinergic system, completely dependent, confusion, CT (computed tomography), deficits, dementia, deteriorating muscle mass, enzymes, hallucinating, impaired […]