Before Episode 113 begins, Heather Bryans shares with the “Insiders” about autism and how to report the various diagnoses in that category. During the episode, Ms Bryans answers all anonymous questions, beginning with how to utilize Modifier -22 for lysis of adhesions. Another person asks about reporting post-COVID syndrome in ICD-10. The final query is […]
Ms Digby begins the “Insiders” portion by telling of her own experience with a traumatic brain injury. She refers to this resource and discusses aspects of brain injuries. First, we speak to how much documentation is required to report a particular diagnosis as chief complaint, is prescribing medication sufficient? In some practices, several meds are […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses sleep disorders. She refers to this document. As the call begins, our first question concerns pressure injuries that progress to pressure ulcers during the inpatient stay and the necessary physician documentation for correct reporting. Next, Ms Digby addressed whether a Nurse Practitioner can perform and bill for physical […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby tells about chronic kidney disease. During the regular session she completes those ideas providing coding options for various documentation details. Next, she addresses whether Modifier -95 must be used on all telehealth video visits or is it only for Medicare and Medicaid? Another questioner wonders about the potential for […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Heather Bryans tells why Valentine’s Day is associated with the heart and explains how to correctly report CAD and Heart Failure. Our first question is from a Rural Health Clinic, where Sandy wonders about billing for venipuncture to commercial insurance payers. Ramona asks for clarification on selecting the Impairment Group […]
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During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends an article from MDAnderson.org Congratulations to Shirley for winning the “mugging” for this episode. Dial in for the next Episode on February 15th beginning at 10:10 am Eastern (7:10 am Pacific). During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Bryans explains the OIG focus on strokes. In Episode 107 Heather Bryans speaks to a concern regarding CVA reporting in IRF. She also addresses physical therapy services and whether one can bill Medicare for those services performed by NPPs. Congratulations to Jodie for winning the “mugging” for this episode. Dial […]