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Knee X-ray codes go down easy – except for some modifier combos
03/05/2018
by: Roy Edroso
The five CPT knee X-ray codes have relatively low denial rates – except for a bit of mayhem with the two least-used codes.
Hiring NPPs can add value, satisfaction, revenue to your practice; assess your fit
03/05/2018
by: Richard Scott

When considering the benefits of bringing on additional non-physician practitioners (NPPs) to deliver patient care, medical practices may wind up enumerating a checklist of business objectives — how to increase revenue, enhance patient satisfaction, create more flexible care delivery and sensibly plan for the future of health care.

EHR switch requires communication, definite contract terms — and patience
03/05/2018
by: Roy Edroso

If you’re thinking of switching electronic health records (EHRs) but are afraid of the potential hassle, don’t be intimidated: know your rights, ask the right questions and get answers in writing — especially when it comes to your new contract.

Vendor’s improper disposal of equipment can expose PHI, create PR nightmare
03/05/2018
by: Marla Durben Hirsch

Tread carefully when you rely on a third-party vendor to dispose of equipment that may contain patient protected health information (PHI). You may still suffer breach-related headaches even if the vendor assured you that it deleted the information.

Without face-to-face visit, you’re stuck holding the bag on prolonged care
03/05/2018
by: Richard Scott

Part B News recently fielded two questions about prolonged services when a face-to-face visit has not occurred:

How to find a HIPAA-compliant disposal vendor
03/05/2018
by: Marla Durben Hirsch

While there are many third parties that can dispose of a practice’s equipment and other materials that hold protected health information (PHI), that doesn’t mean that they’re doing so properly. Here are five questions you should ask a prospective vendor before you hand over your equipment:

Knee X-ray codes go down easy — except for some modifier combos
03/05/2018
by: Roy Edroso

The five CPT knee X-ray codes have relatively low denial rates — except for a bit of mayhem with the two least-used codes.

Is it finally time for telemedicine? Experts say there are opportunities, but no rush
02/26/2018
by: Roy Edroso
You may have good reasons to wait on adopting telehealth, experts say, but if you’re prepared to take advantage of specific opportunities that can make telehealth cost-effective and even profitable, you should explore them now.
Medicare opens up therapy program for heart patients; report up to 36 sessions
02/26/2018
by: Richard Scott
Establish a program to provide exercise therapy to patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and pay attention to billing specifics, such as supervision requirements and diagnosis codes, to take advantage of a new revenue opportunity that your Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) will soon be offering.
Watch for key regs on information blocking – and signs you may be doing it
02/26/2018
by: Roy Edroso
The information-blocking attestation required by the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) may seem like a gimme, but keep your eyes open — regulation changes and innocent adjustments made by you or your IT people may cause you trouble.
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