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Final 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule

11/01/2019

This major final rule aligns the E/M coding and payment with changes recommended by the CPT Editorial Panel and AMA RUC for office/outpatient E/M visits. The final rule also adds services to the telehealth list and updates payment policies, payment rates and other provisions for services furnished under the Medicare physician fee schedule on or after Jan. 1, 2020.

Modifier 22 Decision Tree

11/01/2019

Modifier 22 indicates "increased procedural services." Incorporate the tips below and click the "Download file" link above to access a modifier 22 decision tree.

Correct Coding Initiative version 25.3 edits

09/06/2019

by: DecisionHealth staff

The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) version 25.3 edits, effective Oct. 1, 2019, bundle dozens of codes that will restrict a range of same-day services, including some allograft procedures.

Proposed 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule

08/27/2019

by: DecisionHealth staff

This major proposed rule addresses changes to the physician fee schedule (PFS); other changes to Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice, relative value of services, and changes in the statute.

Withstand scrutiny of immediate post-op notes with this template.

08/22/2016

This sample template for immediate post-op notes is courtesy of Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center. Pikeville leadership requires physicians to complete this form before the patient goes to the next level of care unless accompanied by the practitioner who did the procedure. Full post-operative reports should be completed according to hospital policy.

Annual Wellness Visit form includes key screenings

03/14/2016

by: Roy Edroso

Click the "Download file" link to access an annual wellness visit (AWV) form updated for 2016 with new screenings.

New Subscriber Premium

02/01/2016

by: Part B News staff

Thank you for subscribing to Part B News! Click the "download file" link to access your premium, Your Guide to Success in Medicare Part B: Tips and Guidance from Part B News to Ensure Your Practice Thrives.

Credentialing checklist

09/28/2015

Here's the provider credentialing checklist used by Zetter Healthcare Management Consultants in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

HIPAA authorization forms

05/11/2015

by: Richard Scott

Tailor these authorization forms to use in your practice and ensure you’re compliant in your use of protected health information (PHI).

Medicare preventive service reference guide

03/16/2015

by: Richard Scott

Use this quick guide to ascertain Medicare-covered preventive services, most of which came at no cost to your patients. You will also find each service’s HCPCS and CPT codes in addition to applicable ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.

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