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Code Sequencing Chapter 15 OB Visits
February 13th, 2023 - Chris Woolstenhulme

Sometimes payer guidelines differ from the official guidelines, this can be confusing, let’s look at a sequencing priority for example in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth, and the Puerperium (o00-o9A). the guidelines tell us how to code based on the provider's documentation, in addition, it is important to know Chapter 15 codes are never to be used on newborn records, only on the maternal record. Find-A-Code will sequence codes according to the ICD-10-CM guidelines first.

Is the End Really Near?
February 7th, 2023 - Chris Woolstenhulme

What happens once the COVID-19 emergency declarations have ended?

Will 2023 Be the Year of Outsourced Medical Billing?
February 3rd, 2023 - Find-A-Code

Many healthcare providers have chosen to keep medical coding and billing in-house. From HIPAA compliance to the complexity of ICD-10 codes, it has just been easier to keep track of things by not outsourcing medical billing or coding. But things are changing. So much so that 2023 could be the year that outsourced services finally take over.

Three Things To Know When Reporting Prolonged Services in 2023
January 31st, 2023 - Aimee Wilcox

The Evaluation and Management (E/M) changes made in 2021 and again in 2023 brought about new CPT codes and guidelines for reporting prolonged services. Just as Medicare disagreed with CPT in the manner in which prolonged service times should be calculated, they did so again with the new 2023 changes. Here are three things you should know when reporting prolonged services for all E/M services.

The Curious Relationship Between CPT Codes and Actual Treatments
January 30th, 2023 - Find-A-Code

Common sense seems to dictate that medical billing codes, like CPT codes for example, are only considered after medical treatment has been provided. After all, the codes are simply a representation of diagnosed conditions and treatment services provided – for billing purposes. But there is a curious relationship between these codes and actual treatments.

Editors choice articles

Correct Place of Service Codes are Not that Big of a Deal!
August 2nd, 2022 - Chris Woolstenhulme

PCS Coding for Ankle Fracture - Look Deeper Into the Codes!
May 25th, 2021 - Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS

Coding Lesions and Soft Tissue Excisions
April 29th, 2021 - Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS

COVID-19 Vaccines
March 10th, 2021 - Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS

Not Following the Rules Costs Chiropractor $5 Million
September 1st, 2020 - Wyn Staheli, Director of Research

Is COVID-19 Causing Risk Adjustment “Gotcha’s”?
August 27th, 2020 - Wyn Staheli, Director of Research

To do a complete exam - you must include the following:
August 26th, 2020 - Christine Woolstenhulme, QCC, QMCS, CPC, CMRS

Health Care Fraud - Don’t Do It!
July 31st, 2017 - Chris Woolstenhulme, CPC, CMRS

Pre-op visits: True or False?
December 29th, 2015 - Codapedia Editor

Billing Incident to Services-Whose Number Should Be Used?
December 29th, 2015 - Seth Canterbury, CPC, ACS-EM

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