Opinion
Necessary Evil: Change
January 2, 2010
Medicare wipes out consultation codes, which could benefit HM groups
News
Consultation Elimination
January 1, 2010
New rules require HM to rethink initial-visit codes
News
Submission Support
December 2, 2009
Insurer payments require complete documentation, legible signatures
News
Document Inspection
November 1, 2009
Double-check codes and notes for actual face-to-face encounters
News
Revenue Essentials
October 1, 2009
Proactive strategies can smooth out reimbursement problems
News
Facility Transfers
September 1, 2009
Pay extra-close attention when admission responsibility changes
News
Investigate Claim Denials
August 1, 2009
It’s often the simple things that interfere with payment
News
Code Correctly
July 2, 2009
Initiative aims to educate, eliminate improper bundling of physician services
News
Palliative-Care Payment
April 21, 2009
Hospitalists can bill for subsequent care–just beware your notations
News
Misunderstood Modifiers
April 1, 2009
Appropriate payment depends on documenting the proper two-digit code