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ICD-10-CM Code U07.1 COVID

COVID-19 Diagnosis Coding Surprises Boost Accuracy

You can use a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis even when a positive test is not documented. This is one of the many recent surprises in ICD-10-CM COVID-19 related coding guidelines. With more patients coming into your office for screening, exposure and signs of COVID-19 and tests being in limited supply, you’ve got to nail down your […]
Published Date: April 30, 2020
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CPT code telephone 99443

30-Min Call Now Pays $110

QUESTION: Medicare already covers a physician telephone call with G2012. With the recent virtual care coding changes, should I now use 994xx instead? Subscription question from Bangor, Maine ANSWER: CMS made CPT telephone call codes (99441-99443) payable as of March 1, 2020, and increased their reimbursement to make them equivalent to mid-level established patient office […]
Published Date: April 29, 2020
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WA ENT Practice

Announcing Your Community Corner, Unite in Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges

No matter what size or shape your practice is, the coronavirus pandemic has forever changed you, your staff and your operations. Constant, fast-changing regulations related to how and where you can treat patients have made it even more difficult. Overcoming these challenges requires all of us to pull together as a community, learn from each […]
Published Date: April 24, 2020
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HIPAA Violations Zoom

Use Zoom Judiciously or Face Lawsuit

QUESTION: We heard that HIPAA allowed any technology for telehealth exams during the pandemic.  While researching the options, Zoom was a low barrier entry due to low monthly cost and single sign on function. We have read reports of some companies banning the technology because of security issues. However, we’ve also read that during this […]
Published Date: April 22, 2020
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Cost Sharing Waivers

Avoid COVID-19 Fraud: Comply with Cost Sharing Waivers

CMS and private payers have recently implemented a variety of prior-authorization, copay and cost-sharing billing waivers for the COVID-19-related services you supply to your patients. Many of the services included in these waivers are being made available to patients at no cost. This helps prevent the inability to pay for services as a barrier to […]
Published Date: April 21, 2020
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5 Steps Prevent Overcharging COVID-19 Testing

If your practice is testing patients for COVID-19, you’ve got a bunch of new codes and payment rules that you need to follow, so you get paid on time, every time – without violating kit reimbursement law. In the past few weeks, CMS has released a significant amount of guidance on COVID-19 coding and co-pay […]
Published Date: April 14, 2020
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COVID-19 financial lifelines

Rescue Your Practice, Master COVID-19 Financial Assistance

Although COVID-19 has been a significant burden on your practice, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act offers financial lifelines to help you keep running until things get back to normal. Here’s a quick rundown on some of the key advanced payments and small business loans, and funding options available to your practice: […]
Published Date: April 7, 2020
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COVID19 Action Center Healthcare Training Leader

COVID-19 Help You Can Use

We’ll Get Through This Together Thank you for standing on the frontline of this war on COVID-19! We know that the sacrifice and courage being displayed by medical providers is being exhibited behind the scenes at your practice as well. This is where we can help. You can overcome your most challenging COVID-19 problems by […]
Published Date: April 3, 2020
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FFCRA COVID19 Paid Sick Leave

FFCRA: Stop Fines, Inform Staff of COVID-19 Paid Sick Time

Providing your employees with COVID-19 paid sick time and expanded leave is not optional under the newly implemented Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Find out what you must do now to avoid penalties. Effective April 1, 2020, the FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with COVID-19 paid sick time and expanded family […]
Published Date: April 3, 2020
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PPE Shortage

Options to Handle Potential PPE Shortage

QUESTION: We have limited masks and are still seeing patients. Our vendors and distributors have put limits on the amount and frequency of shipments. This is obviously a concern for both our staff and patients. Can you provide us with some options to find additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) so we can continue to safely […]
Published Date: April 2, 2020
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