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Monthly Archives: January 2012
D-dimer Test Coding Q&A
Question: “What is the best code for elevated D-dimer test?” Answer: Currently there is no official determination as to the best code for this test. 790.6, other abnormal blood chemistry, relates to chemicals/elements in the blood such as cobalt, copper, … Continue reading
Coding Question: Modifier 25
Q.1. I have a question regarding chemo administration and an E&M on the same day. Due to our remote area, many patients see the physician for their cancer follow up visits on the same day they may be getting chemotherapy. … Continue reading
Posted in How-To, Medicare, Q & A, Q & A with RMC, RMC
Tagged billing, chemotherapy, claim, CMS-1500, coding, documentation, E/M, facility, hospital, modifier 25, physician, UB-04
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Now Hiring: Experienced Pro Fee Auditor/Coder – Remote
RMC is an Oregon-based coding review and coding support services company, founded to assist healthcare facilities in obtaining correct reimbursement and minimizing lost revenue through complete and accurate coding, documentation improvement, and education. RMC has been providing comprehensive onsite and … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Opportunities
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Documentation Question: Use of Scribes
Q.1. Will you please describe medical record documentation rules regarding use of a scribe? Apparently this is something that some of our providers are doing. A.1. Use of a scribe is something we’re seeing more and more, especially … Continue reading
Posted in How-To, Medicare, Q & A, Q & A with RMC, RMC
Tagged CMS, documentation, EHR, EMR, scribe, scribing
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RMC’s 2012 Audio Conference Schedule
We are excited to announce our new Audio Conference line-up! FREE for all current RMC clients. Non-clients: $10/person or $25/facility. All conferences are approximately one hour in length. All sessions are pre-recorded, and will be available for listening from 9am-5pm PST on posted … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Conferences
Tagged advice, answers, audio, coder, codes, coding, CPT, documentation, E/M, hospital, ICD-10, Newborn Conditions, OIG Workplan, physician, Podiatry
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Coding Question: Urgent Care
Our hospital has an off-campus urgent care center. When patients come in for suture repair, may we bill both an E&M visit and a suture repair code if sutures are placed? The answer is two-fold to this question. First, (and … Continue reading
Posted in How-To, Q & A with RMC
Tagged advice, answers, coding, E/M, Evaluation and Management, facility, medicare, questions, sutures, urgent care
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Lumbar Facet Blockade Service Specific Review
Noridian Administrative Services (NAS) initiated a service specific review on November 1, 2011, for claims for Lumbar Facet Blockade and associated services. NAS Medical Review is reviewing documentation submitted to support claims for CPT codes: 64493-64495 and 64622-64623 suspended during this … Continue reading
Posted in Medicare, News, RMC, RMC E-Alerts
Tagged claim, CPT, documentation, lumbar facet blockade, noridian, procedure, review
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Hiring: Professional Fee Auditor
RMC is an Oregon-based coding review and coding support services company, founded to assist healthcare facilities in obtaining correct reimbursement and minimizing lost revenue through complete and accurate coding, documentation improvement, and education. RMC has been providing comprehensive onsite and … Continue reading
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