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Coding Discussion List

This AAFP email discussion list is an unmoderated forum for participants to help each other with coding questions.

To join the list:

Send an email to lyris@mail.aafp.org and type "SUBSCRIBE coding [your first and last name]" in the body of the message (not the subject line).
Coding Resources & Assistance

Anatomy & Terminology

Gray's Anatomy

Medical Dictionary Online

Associations

AAPC

AHIMA

AMA

Billing & Claims

Use Teamwork to Manage Accounts Receivable (*PDF file)

Billing Process Checklist (*PDF file)

Using Revenue Reports (*PDF file)

Claims correction

Remittance Advice Codes

Claims adjustment

Claim form 1500 & instructions

Financial Hardship Template (**Word file)

Compliance

Attorneys & Consultants

Federal Register Home Page

Recovery Audit Contractors

OIG compliance plan (*PDF file)

Record Request Checklist (*PDF file)

Chart Review Self-Audit Tool from FPM

CMS Non-Covered Services

Beneficiary notice 2008 - English (*PDF file)

Beneficiary notice - Spanish (**Word file)

Medicare exclusion: English (*PDF file)

Medicare exclusion: Spanish (*PDF file)

Coding Contacts

Coding Contact

Coding Discussion List

Coding Tips & Courses

Medicare Learning Network

Code Lists

CMS ICD-9 Codes

CMS HCPCS Code Files

ICD-10-CM Files from National Center for Health Statistics

ICD-9 coding references

Diagnosis Coding Guidelines

ICD-9 Coding Guidelines

E & M Coding

E&M documentation guidelines

Care plan coding

Care plan coding

Time-based coding

Level 1 office visit

Level 4 office visit

New vs. established patient

Modifier 25: when to use

Coding for Group Visits

Coding Newborn Care Services

Maternity Care Coding

Coding for Intrapartum and Other Maternity Care

Medicare/Medicaid Coverage

Fee schedule look-up

Medicare fee schedule

CCI Edits from CMS

Medicare Coverage Home Page

National Coverage Determinations

Medlearn Matters Articles

PQRI Coding

Observation Services Coding

Observation Services Coding

Preventive Services Coding

Preventive medicine coding

H1N1 Administration Coding

Quick Reference to Medicare Preventive Services (*PDF file)

Codes for New Vaccines

Coding for Vaccines and Administration

Practice Analysis by Code Data

FPM Coding Spreadsheet

FPM Fee Analysis Spreadsheet

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