ITEMS IN FPM ON TOPIC:
CPT: Office visit codes
July/Aug 2010 Issue
Thinking on Paper: Documenting Decision Making
[Feature]
The third article in our series on Medicare's documentation guidelines will help you determine whether what's on your mind is what's on the patient's record.
May/June 2010 Issue
Exam Documentation: Charting Within the Guidelines
[Feature]
Yes, it's complicated, but don't make it harder than it has to be.
March/April 2010 Issue
Documenting History in Compliance With Medicare's Guidelines
[Feature]
The difference between one level and the next may be no more than a word or two.
Nov-Dec 2008 Issue
Coding From the Bottom Up
[Feature]
Start from the presenting problem to get to the right code faster.
Jun 2008 Issue
A Multiple-Service Rule for E/M Services
[Opinion]
A simple rule change could improve access and quality of care while reducing inequities between compensation for E/M services and for procedures.
Oct 2006 Issue
Sports Physicals: A Coding Conundrum
[Feature]
Here’s how to make sure you get paid for this common and valuable service.
Feb 2006 Issue
Coding Level-IV Visits Without Fear
[Feature]
Use this worksheet to quickly assess whether you can code a 99214.
Oct 2005 Issue
Don't Get Burned Coding Common Skin Procedures
[Feature]
This encounter form can help you to prevent minor operations from becoming major billing headaches.
Mar 2005 Issue
The Value of a Coding Education
[Getting Paid]
The authors describe options for physicians and members of their staff who want to obtain certification in coding.
Jun 2004 Issue
Understanding When to Use 99211
[Feature]
Using CPT code 99211 can boost your practice’s revenue and improve documentation.
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