by Advize Admin | Sep 17, 2015 | Healthcare
Our diet! Tooth decay results from the acid produced when sugar and oral bacteria in the mouth combine and feed off each other. Frequently consuming foods higher in acid content can lead to irreversible dental erosion. Dental erosion is the breakdown of the tooth’s...
by Advize Admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Coding, ICD-10
5. If your employer does not currently require ICD-10 proficiency they likely will in the very near future. As we all know, ICD-10 is quickly approaching and it’s being implemented on October 1st. This is the system that everyone is going to be required to use, which...
by Advize Admin | Sep 4, 2015 | YouBeTheCoder
How many physical examination elements can you extract from this documentation? VS: 124/80, Pulse: 74, Weight: 174 pounds CTA A&Ox3 No CCE Answer below: Answer: Six Constitutional – Vital Signs Respiratory – Clear to Auscultation (CTA) Psych – Alert and...
by Advize Admin | Sep 4, 2015 | Compliance
What are the 3 core health activities where a covered entity could disclose a patient’s PHI? Answer: The core health care activities of “Treatment,” “Payment,” and “Health Care Operations” are defined in the Privacy Rule at 45 CFR...
by Advize Admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Medical Record Auditing
DRG validation is a tool that can be used to reduce risk, defend claims, and ensure the accuracy of the coded items. The purpose of DRG validation is to confirm that diagnostic, procedural information, and the discharge status of the beneficiary, as coded and reported...
by Advize Admin | Aug 25, 2015 | FWA
DOJ and HHS Annual Report Highlights $3.3 Billion in Settlements and Judgments in FY 2014 “On March 19, 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued their annual Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program...
by Advize Admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Coding, Compliance
Taking the Guesswork out of Correct Billing More and more health organizations are hiring midlevel providers to perform services that were formerly thought to be appropriate exclusively for medical physicians. While it is less costly to hire Physician Assistants,...
by Advize Admin | Aug 25, 2015 | Coding, Healthcare
Many years ago when I first began my career in the health field I worked for a chiropractic office as I was becoming familiar with their computer system, codes, and billing forms I had a lot of questions! Over 15 years, work on a bachelors degree and multiple coding...
by Advize Admin | Aug 25, 2015 | YouBeTheCoder
What would the correct CPT code assignment be for this scenario? A male patient, 54 years of age, comes in on May 3, 2014 for a scheduled transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The patient had an initial TURP back in August 2012 but is still experiencing...
by Advize Admin | Aug 24, 2015 | Coding, Compliance, Medical Record Auditing
Vaccine administration coding and documentation is often confused by many providers, billers, coders, and even auditors. One misunderstanding is what exactly is a toxoid component? And what documentation is necessary to support billing vaccine administration with...
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