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
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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/0900/p11.html
Understanding When to Use the New Patient E/M Codes -- FPM
Sep 1, 2003 - Even an old patient can be new.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2003/0900/p33.html
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...Coding "Routine" Office Visits: 99213 or 99214? [Feature] Before choosing 99213 for routine visits, consider whether your work qualifies for a 99214. Oct 2004 Issue Understanding When to Use Modifier -25 [Getting Paid] A coding expert explains how and why modifier -25...
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Five Common Coding Mistakes That Are Costing You -- FPM
Apr 1, 2011 - Fix these problems to increase your bottom line.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2011/0300/p31.html
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...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum [Feature] Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213. November/December 2014 Issue When Is It Right to Code 99215? [Feature] Knowing the rules will give you the...
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...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum [Feature] Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213. November/December 2014 Issue When Is It Right to Code 99215? [Feature] Knowing the rules will give you the...
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Documenting History in Compliance With Medicare's Guidelines -- FPM
Apr 1, 2010 - The difference between one level and the next may be no more than a word or two.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2010/0300/p22.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 : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/em_coding_proposed_changes.html
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...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum [Feature] Here’s how to quickly identify whether you’re on the path to a 99214 versus a 99213. Nov-Dec 2008 Issue Time Is on Your Side: Coding on the Basis of Time [Feature] E/M coding can be so complex...
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...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...
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Coding for Evaluation and Management Services
Maximize payment and reduce stress by understanding how to properly document and code for evaluation and management (E/M) services.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/evaluation-management.html
Services Not Covered by Medicare
Learn about the two categories of services not covered by Medicare, including services not deemed medically reasonable or necessary and non-covered services.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/non-covered-services.html
2021 outpatient office E/M changes FAQ -- FPM
Documentation and coding requirements for outpatient evaluation and management services will change starting Jan. 1. Here are some answers to common questions about the changes.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/em_changes_FAQ.html
Medical Coding for Group Visits
Find out the coding procedures to follow to receive Medicare payment for group visits.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/group-visits.html
How to handle a rude patient -- FPM
When you encounter patient rudeness or other difficult behaviors, the technique of reframing can help.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/rude_patients.html
Six keys to coding 99211 visits -- FPM
Using CPT code 99211 can boost your practice’s revenue and improve documentation. Here's how to determine if a service qualifies.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coding_99211.html
Good news from Medicare, over time -- FPM
Good news from Medicare, over time
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/good_news_over_time.html
July/August 2018
...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum Richelle Marting How to Create a Culture of Well-Being in Your Practice Mark H. Greenawald Patient Inducements: The New Dos and Don'ts Alice G. Gosfield Teach-Back: A Simple Technique to Enhance...
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July/August 2018
...99213 or 99214? Three Tips for Navigating the Coding Conundrum Richelle Marting How to Create a Culture of Well-Being in Your Practice Mark H. Greenawald Patient Inducements: The New Dos and Don'ts Alice G. Gosfield Teach-Back: A Simple Technique to Enhance...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0700
Sep 2005
...Coding "Routine" Office Visits: 99213 or 99214? Peter R. Jensen Departments From the Editor New and Improved for You Leigh Ann Backer Editorial Ten Hard Questions About the Future of the Specialty Douglas Iliff Letters • Taking Care of Children • Is...
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FPM Past Issues 2018
FPM 2018 Past issues
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/issues/2018.html
Coronavirus (COVID-19): new telehealth rules and procedure codes for testing -- FPM
CMS has loosened restrictions on telehealth reimbursement for areas where the spread of the new coronavirus has been deemed an emergency.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/coronavirus_testing_telehealth.html
How the E/M code RVU increases could affect family physicians’ pay -- FPM
The relative value units (RVUs) for several key E/M codes increased on Jan. 1. Here’s how this could affect your payment rates.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/em_rvus.html
Tips for using total time to code E/M office visits in 2021 -- FPM
Some tips for coding using total time under the new rules for E/M office visits that take effect Jan. 1, plus an example of a visit well-suited for time-based coding.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/total_time_tips.html