ITEMS IN FPM ON TOPIC:
Documenting medical necessity
September/October 2016 Issue
Beating the Prior Authorization Blues
[Feature]
Getting insurer approval for treatment can take hours out of your week. Here are some ways to reduce the pain.
March/April 2011 Issue
Five Common Coding Mistakes That Are Costing You
[Feature]
Fix these problems to increase your bottom line.
Jul-Aug 2006 Issue
A Refresher on Medical Necessity
[Feature]
Reviewing the rules and examining your coding practices can decrease denials and help you get paid.
Nov-Dec 2005 Issue
A Refresher on Medicare and Concurrent Care
[Feature]
Here’s how to get paid when you’re not the only doctor in the hospital room.
Sep 2005 Issue
Coding "Routine" Office Visits: 99213 or 99214?
[Feature]
Before choosing 99213 for routine visits, consider whether your work qualifies for a 99214.
Jun 2005 Issue
Are You Prepared to Defend Your Coding?
[Getting Paid]
The authors offer readers an action plan to use in reacting/responding to payers' accusations of incorrect coding.
Jun 2004 Issue
Are You Coding Accurately?
[Getting Paid]
This article provides readers with step-by-step instructions for checking their E/M coding distribution with national guidelines established in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Family Practice Profile.
May 2003 Issue
Seven Ways to Help Your Hospital Stay in Business
[Feature]
Your inpatient care decisions could make or break your local hospital.
Jun 2001 Issue
Making Sense of Health Plan Denials
[Feature]
The first step to understanding and responding to denials is recognizing the difference between medical necessity and medical benefits.
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