Search results for "Documentation"
Clinicians crucial to avoiding coding errors
Beware believing that coding isn't an important part of an internist's job. What gets overlooked could cost a significant amount if errors go unchecked, especially in the era of Recovery Audit Contractors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/MGMA-coding.htm
1 Jan 2010
Improving access tops list of small-office tips
Every internal medicine practice has its own unique set of problems and strengths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/eight.htm
1 Jun 2008
Practice Tips: Staying on track for ICD-10
Learn what you and your practice should be doing now to meet the Oct. 1 ICD-10 deadline.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2014
Internists need to know coding for CPAP, observation services
There's more to internal medicine than evaluation and management services. Two of the more common of the uncommon services to code for include CPAP for sleep disorders, and guidance on billing for observation and same-day discharges.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2011
Tips for workplace wellness
With nearly 63% of physicians reporting one or more signs of burnout, two experts offered advice on making changes to help prevent it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/tips-for-workplace-wellness.htm
1 Jul 2023
Telemedicine tips for internists
Ana María López, MD, MPH, MACP, offers advice on telemedicine and COVID-19 and will host a webinar on this topic on Tuesday, April 14, at 3 p.m. EDT.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/2.htm
14 Apr 2020
2023 changes to E/M coding: What's new?
As a result of advocacy from ACP and other specialty societies, national guidance for coding inpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services has been revised to align with earlier reforms to reduce administrative burdens starting Jan. 1.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/2023-changes-to-em-coding-whats-new.htm
1 Apr 2023
ACP supports proposed changes in Medicare payments to physicians
The new provisions were included in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2020 that was released by CMS on July 29.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/2.htm
6 Aug 2019
Is mastering coding worth the time?
While Medicare has added new codes to increase the reimbursement available to primary care practices, they can be difficult to implement and may not align with the integrated flow of a visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/is-mastering-coding-worth-the-time.htm
1 Oct 2022
CDC issues interim guidance on measles infection control and prevention in health care
New government guidance covers what is acceptable evidence of immunity to measles and how to respond if health care personnel are exposed to the disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/30/4.htm
30 Jul 2019