How to Use Group Visits to Manage Obesity -- FPM
Oct 1, 2019 - Clinic and community resources combine to support patients in this unique group-visit model.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0900/p20.html
Think 99214 if you see these problems or procedures
The risk component of medical decision making is more subjective and can be difficult to identify, so here’s what to look for.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/99214_presenting_problems.html
Medicare Wellness Visits: Reassessing Their Value to Your Patients and Your Practice --...
Apr 1, 2019 - Providing Medicare wellness visits can be challenging but can improve quality and practice revenue.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p25.html
99213 vs. 99214: Three tips for spotting the difference
One of the most confounding aspects of evaluation and management (E/M) coding is the distinction between a 99213 and a 99214 established patient office visit. The following tips can help you recognize when a visit meets the requirements of a 99214, as opposed to a 99213.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coding_99214.html
Fighting for a Fee Schedule That Works for You, Your Patients
The AAFP is working on a detailed response to the proposed 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule that steers CMS toward fixes that will help family physicians give patients the comprehensive, continuous care they expect.
AAFP News : As We See It: Voices From the AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/news/opinion/20180821presmsg-mpfs.html
99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p5.html
How to Create a Culture of Well-Being in Your Practice -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Every organization has a culture, either by default or by design. Why not cultivate one that helps people thrive?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p11.html
Quality Measurement: A Long Way to Go -- FPM
Aug 1, 2018 - Physician quality shouldn't be subjective. But the current measurement methods need more work.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700/p4.html
Evaluation and management (E/M) coding and documentation burden could lighten in 2019 ...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed rule for the Physician Fee Schedule for 2019 contains significant revisions to the coding, documentation, and payment of office visit evaluation and management services.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/em_coding_proposed_changes.html
Coding office visits the easy way - based on time
An E/M office visit may be coded based solely on face-to-face time when more than half is devoted to counseling or coordination of care.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coding_office_visits_the_easy_way.html
What's your coding profile?
Comparing your E/M coding distribution with national benchmarks will help you identify aberrant coding patterns and make adjustments before they raise a red flag with payers or cost your practice money.
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/whats_your_coding_profile.html
Practice management
FPM "In Practice" blog posts on the topic of practice management
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/practicemanagement.start-ind-aafp-link-pile-140.html
Quick Tips
Quick Tips, a blog from FPM journal
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice.start-ind-aafp-link-pile-310.html
Four Coding and Payment Opportunities You Might Be Missing -- FPM
Jun 1, 2016 - You’re likely already doing the work, so why not get paid for it?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0500/p30.html
Getting Your Notes Done on Time -- FPM
Apr 1, 2016 - These seven tips can help you spend less time on charting.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0300/p40.html
Coding & Documentation - Jan-Feb 2016 -- FPM
Feb 1, 2016 - ...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum Coding for Hypertension: Painting a Picture of the Severity of Illness A Refresher on Medical Necessity Editor's Collections Coding & Documentation Related Topic Searches Time-based coding MOST RECENT...
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2016/0100/p34.html
Treating Dementia With Shared Group Visits -- FPM
Jun 1, 2015 - Seeing patients with dementia in a group setting can streamline visits and help provide support for caregivers and families.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0500/p16.html
Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2014 -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - ...Regarding transitional care management codes 99495 and 99496, if we see the patient for a 99213- or 99214-level service before the end of the 30-day period, can we bill for that visit at that time and then bill the 99495 after the 30 days? A The first face-to-face visit with the...
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p29.html
Potential pitfall in Medicare billing: psychotherapy in conjunction with an evaluation ...
Potential pitfall in Medicare billing: psychotherapy in conjunction with an evaluation and management service
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/potential_pitfall_in_medicare_billing.html
Practice Pearls - Mar-Apr 2014 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2014 - ...the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said a physician could furnish a medically necessary face-to-face E/M visit (CPT code 99213 or similar code depending on level of service) to a patient that is observed by other patients. The agency added that none of the...
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0300/p28.html
Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2013 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2013 - ...In general, the AAFP advises that you report an E/M code, such as 99213, for a patient seen in a group setting as long as your documentation supports that you provided the key components of the code. In other words, the fact that an E/M service was provided in the presence of other...
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/1100/p28.html
Do You Know What Is (or Isn't) in Your Documentation? -- FPM
Aug 1, 2013 - Leaving out key information in patient documentation can compromise quality and cost you money.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0700/p23.html
Transitional Care Management Services: New Codes, New Requirements -- FPM
Jun 1, 2013 - Two new codes will help you get paid for managing a patient’s transition from the inpatient to outpatient setting, but they come with new expectations.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0500/p12.html
Making Medicare Wellness Visits Work in Practice -- FPM
Oct 1, 2012 - Taking a systematic, team-based approach can make these services valuable for physicians and patients.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0900/p11.html
E-Prescribing codes for 2012
E-Prescribing codes for 2012
Family Practice Management : FPM
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/e_prescribing_codes_for_2012.html