Worst V-Day diagnosis code:nI51.81 – “Broken heart syndrome”nnStruck by Cupid’s arrow:nS26.99xA – Other injury of heart, initial encounternW21.89xA – Struck by arrow, initial encounternnThe only kind of chocolate you DON’T want on V-Day:nN80.1 – Chocolate cystnnMost...
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FREE ICD-10 Seminars
Seminar Title: ICD-10: A Coder’s PerspectivenSeminar Cost: FREE – Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!nnSeminar Description: An informative seminar to give a coder’s viewpoint of the ICD-10 transition and to alleviate fears of what the new code set will mean...
What Happens in Vegas…
T14.8 – Multiple contusionsnnW04.XXA – Fall while being carried by other personsnnY90.1 – Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level, 20-39 mg/100 mlnnZ72.820 – Sleep deprivationnnZ72.6 – Problems relating to gambling and bettingnn nnIn...
An Episode of Dateline
Was it: T71.141Ann Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person’s body (in bed), initial encounter, accidentalnnOr was it: T71.143AnAsphyxiation due to smothering under another person’s body (in bed), initial encounter, assaultnn nnIn preparation for the...
Limited Time Left to Register For AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Course
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC) PREPARATION COURSE & CERTIFICATIONnnCertified coders are in high demand! Advance your career in the medical field and get certified now! With limited time left to register, make sure you sign up today!nThis course will be offered...
What Hospitals Should Do About Payment Changes in 2013
nnIn response to the government’s continued focus on improving quality of care through payment policy, several changes to new and existing regulatory requirements recently came about through the 2013 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Outpatient Prospective...
Rebekah S. Gatti Joins Welter Healthcare Partners
January 14, 2013 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:nnDenver, Jan 14, 2013 -- Welter Healthcare Partners, Inc. (WHP) is very proud to announce the addition of Rebekah S. Gatti (CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEDC, CPMA) to our healthcare management and consulting organization. WHP is an...
2013 Credentialing & Reimbursement Updates – Important!
Medicaid Primary Care Payment IncreasennThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted changes to Medicaid primary care reimbursement. Eligible physicians will receive supplemental payments for services rendered between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014. These supplemental...
2013 CPT Changes!
Per AMA guidelines, the new code set should be used for claims filed as of January 1, 2013. Practices are advised to check with their local payers to verify payer implementation date of the new codes, to avoid any unnecessary claims denials and delays in...
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Course – Register Now!
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC) PREPARATION COURSE & CERTIFICATIONnnCertified coders are in high demand! Advance your career in the medical field and get certified now!nnThis course will be offered as a combination live and web-based class to offer maximum...
Special Update: Congress Passed One–Year SGR Fix as Part of Fiscal Cliff Legislation
Congress passed The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, to avert the "fiscal cliff." President Obama is expected to sign the legislation shortly.nnIn addition to various tax and spending measures, the legislation includes provisions of direct importance to medical...
AHRQ Report Finds Teamwork Key to Long- Term Sustainability of Health IT Systems
A new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) highlights the cumulative experiences of more than 100 grantees that implemented major health IT projects between 2004 and 2007.nnThe report, Effective Teamwork and Sustainability in Health IT...