Articles & White Papers
1. Immunization Administration
The AMA's CPT panel created new Immunization Administration codes that included counseling. These codes were effective January 2011. The codes expand the age range for immunization counseling services from 8 years to 18 years. These codes have also been expanded to be coded per vaccine component not per administration.
2. FOBT
Fecal Occult Blood Test is a commonly performed test in a clinic setting. However, it can produce confusion and denials for Medicare. Learn which CPT and ICD-9 code combinations are appropriate for a diagnostic test and which are appropriate for a screening or preventive test.
3. DSMTMNT
Diabetes Self Management Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy are covered services for Medicare and most Medicaid Programs. This document describes the CPT codes that represent these services, the coverage criteria for Medicare, which providers are eligible to provide these services in an FQHC setting.
4. 99211 Documentation
Evaluation & Management (E&M) documentation and coding training will concentrate on all E&M codes except 99211. What does documentation for a 99211 look like? What is required based on CMS guidelines?
5. 2012 ICD-9 Changes memo
On October 1st of each year ICD-9 codes are updated. Codes have been added, deleted and revised. Find out what the changes are before claims deny for invalid codes.
6. Self Administered Drugs Medicare
Did you know that Medicare does not pay for the administration of nor the drugs that are "usually" self-administered? Although CMS crated this rule, the MACs are left with the task of identifying which drugs are "typically self-administered. Learn which codes are listed for your MAC.
7. Health Care Reform
Now that the celebrations have ended and the confetti has been cleared, it's time to consider how the 2010 Health Care Reform Act will impact reimbursement at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
