CPT© Coding Update for CY17, part 2

CPT© Coding Update for CY17, part 1

Final Rule: Home Health Agencies Conditions of Participation

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This final rule revises the conditions of participation (CoPs) that home health agencies (HHAs) must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The requirements focus on the care delivered to patients by HHAs, reflect an interdisciplinary view of patient care, allow HHAs greater flexibility in meeting quality care standards, and eliminate […]

CWTC [Episode 4] Consults, E&M, CHF, & Cultures

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals. You are invited to listen in for ten minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder®. In this episode Paula Digby […]

IRF Coding: HIM Basics

CMS Appeal of Claims Decision

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Appeal of Claims Decision : CMS Manual System: Pub 100-04: Chapter 29 This 100 page document contains detailed information regarding the appeals process. Additional information is available in the Federal Register for January 17, 2017.

1997 Guidelines for E&M (CMS)

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This 49 page document is produced by CMS as a reference guide for Physicians and coders. Click to read or download. 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation and Management

1995 Guidelines for E/M (CMS)

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  This 16 page document is produced by CMS as a reference guide for Physicians and coders. Click to read or download. 1995 Guidelines for Evaluation and Management  

CWTC [Episode 3] Precert and Conscious Sedation Questions

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals. You are invited to listen in for ten minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® In this episode Paula Digby […]