by Advize Admin | Jan 30, 2017 | Coding, ICD-10
Since the 2014 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), physicians can be reimbursed for the preventative services of tobacco use screening and cessation counseling. It is a well-known fact that smoking has negative effects on your healthy,but did you know...
by Advize Admin | Jan 9, 2017 | Coding, Medical Record Auditing
If you’re reading this article, chances are you already know what HCC Coding is – but we’ll give you a refresher anyway. Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) and Risk Adjustment Coding is a CMS-mandated payment model. This particular model works to identify those...
by Advize Admin | Dec 27, 2016 | Coding, Compliance, Healthcare
If you’re in the healthcare industry – you’ve heard about MACRA. The Medicare Access and CHIP Authorization Act, Medicare’s two-track payment system for physicians and healthcare providers will be implemented on January 1st, 2017. Understanding the new system and...
by Advize Admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Coding, Medical Record Auditing
Diagnostic Colonoscopy A diagnostic colonoscopy is a test performed as a result of an abnormal finding, sign, or symptom (such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.). Factors for Consideration: Symptoms before the procedure such as a change in bowel habits, rectal...
by Advize Admin | Dec 9, 2016 | Coding, Healthcare
Billing and documentation guidelines are not the same in all 50 states. A statement such as, “I saw and evaluated the patient. I agree with the resident’s documentation,” may be acceptable in some states, but in other states, the Medicare Administrative Contractor...
by Advize Admin | Nov 21, 2016 | Coding
We’ve all seen cute memes on Facebook as we scroll through our timeline; “Bitten by A Vampire? There’s a code for that!” ICD-10 S10.87XA. “Overdose on turkey? There’s a code for that!” ICD-10 E70.5 or R63.2. “Grandma got run over by a reindeer? There’s a code for...
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