Cigna changes policy on paying for an E/M visit with cerumen removal
Starting Nov. 14, Cigna will deny office visit evaluation and management (E/M) services as not separately payable when billed with the removal of impacted cerumen if the removal is the sole reason for the visit.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/cigna_cerumen_emcoding.html
A Step-by-Step Time-Saving Approach to Coding Office Visits -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - Follow these four steps to code quickly and accurately, while reducing the need to count up data points.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p21.html
Coding & Documentation - Jul-Aug 2021 -- FPM
Aug 1, 2021 - Staff documentation of the patient history | Modifiers for multiple procedures | Counting data for medical decision making | AWV work by medical assistants | What counts when ordering and reviewing tests
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p32.html
How to bill for osteopathic manipulative treatment and E/M in a single visit
If you provide OMT, or are considering offering it, here’s how to get paid for all your work.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/omt_visit.html
How to Integrate Clinical Pharmacists Into Primary Care -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Clinical pharmacists can take team-based care to the next level.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p12.html
Demystifying Documentation and Billing for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment -- FPM
Jun 1, 2021 - Osteopathic manipulative treatment is indicated for several common ailments, but documenting and coding it can be daunting for beginners. Here’s how it’s done.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p18.html
Coding Level 4 Office Visits Using the New E/M Guidelines -- FPM
Feb 1, 2021 - Determining whether the visit you’ve just finished should be coded as a level 4 could be as simple as asking yourself three questions.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0100/p27.html
How the E/M code RVU increases could affect family physicians’ pay
The relative value units (RVUs) for several key E/M codes increased on Jan. 1. Here’s how this could affect your payment rates.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/em_rvus.html
The 2021 Office Visit Coding Changes: Putting the Pieces Together -- FPM
Dec 1, 2020 - Simplified guidelines for coding and documenting evaluation and management office visits are coming next year. Learn how to apply the guidelines to some common visit types.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/1100/p6.html
Tips for using total time to code E/M office visits in 2021
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.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/total_time_tips.html
2021 outpatient office E/M changes FAQ
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
Coding E/M visits by medical decision making
Starting Jan. 1, physicians will be able to code evaluation and management visits based solely on medical decision making, which is made up of three elements.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/medical_decision_making.html
Countdown to the E/M Coding Changes -- FPM
Oct 1, 2020 - The biggest changes in coding since 1997 will take effect Jan. 1, 2021. It is time to prepare for them now.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0900/p29.html
FPM Past Issues 2005
FPM issues 2005
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FPM Past Issues 2018
FPM 2018 Past issues
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): new telehealth rules and procedure codes for testing
CMS has loosened restrictions on telehealth reimbursement for areas where the spread of the new coronavirus has been deemed an emergency.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/coronavirus_testing_telehealth.html
Four tips to help you spend less time charting
To get through your routine documentation more efficiently and reduce work after clinic, try these tips.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/spend_less_time_on_charting.html
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coding_99214.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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/em_coding_proposed_changes.html