Tag: medical-coding

How To Code EM Levels with Confidence

How To Code E/M Levels with Confidence

How many times has a provider asked you, “What do I need to document to get a 99215?” All too often, medical coders feel they should help their providers understand what elements of documentation are needed to warrant the higher level evaluation and management (E/M) service. Do not do it! If It Isn’t Documented, It […]
Learn More
Allzone Management Services is Exhibiting at Raintree Systems User Conference 2019 (RTUC19) in Boston, MA

Allzone Management Services is Exhibiting at Raintree Systems User Conference 2019 (RTUC19) in Boston, MA

Allzone Management Services, a leading provider of healthcare management services, announced its participation in the Raintree Systems User Conference 2019, an entire conference is centered around deep and meaningful ENGAGEment with users through highly focused workshops, feedback sessions, and industry speakers. The Conference takes place this October 08-12, 2019 at Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts. […]
Learn More
The Coding Conundrum Vaping-Related Lung Injury

The Coding Conundrum: Vaping-Related Lung Injury

Confusion persists for the coding of vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating vaping-related illnesses that have recently been reported. There are 450 confirmed or suspected cases in 33 states. The first death was reported on Aug. 23, 2019, in Illinois. The concern has escalated to the point that the […]
Learn More
ICD-10-PCS Changes

ICD-10-PCS Changes: 20 Codes Deleted For FY 2020

CMS has provided ICD-10-PCS updates for fiscal year 2020 that include 2,056 deletions. Here are 20 of the deleted codes: 0370046 – Dilation of right internal mammary artery, bifurcation, with drug-eluting intraluminal device, open approach 0372046 – Dilation of innominate artery, bifurcation, with drug-eluting intraluminal device, open approach 0374056 – Dilation of left subclavian artery, bifurcation, with […]
Learn More
CMS Proposes Payment Changes to Endoscopic Sinus Codes

CMS Proposes Payment Changes to Endoscopic Sinus Codes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to the payment structure for sinus endoscopy services in the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule (page 53). Specifically, CMS intends to apply multiple endoscopy rules, similar to those used for colonoscopies, to sinus endoscopy reimbursements. This approach is detailed in MLN Matters […]
Learn More
Is It Possible to Make OB Coding Less Complicated

Is It Possible to Make OB Coding Less Complicated?

Just like our patients, proper OB coding and billing for obstetric patients can be…complicated. As a coding instructor and compliance auditor, I field a lot of questions from new students and experienced billers alike. In this article, I’ll break down a few of the most important concepts you need to understand to master obstetric coding. […]
Learn More
Medical Necessity and Denial Management

Medical Necessity and Denial Management

Quality work reduces the burden of the denial management process. When my children were young, they really enjoyed the movie “The Neverending Story.” It’s about a boy who reads a magical book that tells a story of a young warrior whose task is to stop a dark force called “The Nothing” from engulfing a mystical […]
Learn More
x
Close