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    Wiki Does anyone know biofeedback codes?

    I understand how the whole biofeedback thing works, placing the electrodes and such. But I have a provider who is billing it POS 12 (home) and the documentation will say that it was face to face and the therapy was conducted at home. Don't they have to do all of it at the same POS even if they...
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    Wiki IMMUNOTHERAPY- CPT 95165-76 Help!?

    Thanks again. I found that as well which is kind of like a foreign language to me LOL. I don't really understand that in relation to what that means for 25 units of 95165. However, I did find this: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/bp102c15.pdf 20.2 -...
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    Wiki IMMUNOTHERAPY- CPT 95165-76 Help!?

    Thanks. That helps a little, but I am still confused. I think it's the number of units and what exactly that means for each code in relation to the units for the injections that follow that I don't understand. From what I can tell, he plans on injecting 2-3 times per month. According to the...
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    Wiki IMMUNOTHERAPY- CPT 95165-76 Help!?

    I have a FL Medicaid provider who's specialty is Allergy & Immunology. He is performing allergy injections (CPT code 95117). As an example, one of his patients has been getting the injections for a couple of years according to medical records and claims history reviewed. The patient is coming...
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    Wiki Icd-10 code for copd with chronic bronchitis

    The employer finally came back and said after further research they agreed with J44.9. I also asked a former co-worker who has coded for years and is also a nurse, she agreed with J44.9 as well.
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    Wiki Icd-10 code for copd with chronic bronchitis

    I am having an issue with this code. I chose J44.9. My employer said it should be J42 Here is what I said: If you look under the excludes of J42 it says excludes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease NOS (J44.9). If you go to the ICD-10 index for bronchitis, chronic, it goes to “with...
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    Wiki billing for inguinal hernia and spermatic cord lipoma

    Practicode I had a practicode case just like this. They said you bill for both 49505 55520-59
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    Wiki Practicode Wrong Answers!!??!!

    I have been doing practicode and often the E&M code answers are wrong. Is anyone else having the same problem? Usually it is the level of exam that is off. However, I have seen other things that are wrong too.....but almost always the issue ends up being related to the level of exam with the...
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    Wiki HCC coding - ICD-9 coding

    FYI commercial carriers are now doing HCC coding as well and hiring positions for it. Be on the look out!
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    Wiki Code 77470

    I'm not an expert on this........but maybe it's because both codes used for the cancers are unspecified codes. 174.9 Breast (female), unspecified 162.9 Bronchus and lung, unspecified There are other codes for both that give more specific locations. That could be what they...
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    Wiki Lower leg ischemia

    It should ber 440.24, arteriosclerosis, extremities, w/gangrene
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    Wiki Coding Position available-Louisville, KY

    Hello Everyone. Anthem has re-posted (again) a coding position in Louisville. I believe this is for Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding. This has posted before. I really don't know if they just can't find anyone or if they are hiring more. I do risk adjustment coding, but for the commercial...
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    Wiki Coding auditor poistion at anthem bcbs

    This job is on the External Website as well as internal. They encourage us to let others know about these positions. The link I provided in the the original post is the External Website. Anyone can apply! Thanks.
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    Wiki Coding auditor poistion at anthem bcbs

    Please follow this link to apply: http://www.careersatwellpoint.com/jobs/coding-auditor-or-coding-auditor-sr-louisville-ky-louisville-kentucky-job-85277/ This is a position for a coding auditor or coding auditor senior at Anthem/Wellpoint located in Louisville, KY. I work for Anthem as coder...
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    Wiki Experience Required

    I would also suggest that you look into volunteering in some type of medical office. That helped me.
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    Wiki MEDICARE HCC Coding/RADV audits and the concept of MEAT

    Does anyone know where the concept of MEAT originated? Is this something that CMS "supports" or "requires" for HCC coding & RADV audits? When I search the CMS website I can't find anything related to the concept of MEAT for the medical record. For example, see the following article...
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    Wiki MEDICARE HCC Coding and the Concept of MEAT for RADV

    Does anyone know where the concept of MEAT originated? Is this something that CMS "supports" or "requires" for HCC coding & RADV audits? When I search the CMS website I can't find anything related to the concept of MEAT for the medical record. For example, see the following article...
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    Wiki Cpma - I PASSED!! I had taken it

    Thanks everyone, and congrats to all the others who took and passed. I did one of the boot camps that NAMAS offers. You can check that out on their website. You get CEUs for this as well. It was really expensive but I think well worth it.
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    Wiki Cpma - I PASSED!! I had taken it

    I PASSED!! I had taken it in December and failed by 2 points. I took it again 02/08/14 and actually did pretty well on it this time. It's a huge relief :)
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    Wiki ICD-10-CM Proficiency Assessment Exam Working!

    I took it this past Sat and passed as well. I am so glad to have it over with. It's really not that hard at all. I had almost an hour and a half left when I was finished and I got 94%. The one thing I don't like is that you don't get to see what you missed and the correct answers. Oh well...
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    Wiki Icd 10 proficiency exam?? When???

    I totally understand. I am certified through AAPC and I want it done too. It's ridiculous that it is taking this long.:confused:
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    Wiki Icd 10 proficiency exam?? When???

    Ok so does anyone have any clue what is going on with this thing? I purchased it on the day it was available, didn't take it that day, and when I went to take it it was "down for maintenance" It was supposed to be back up the following week, never was......and now here it is almost a month...
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    Wiki Cpma - I was just wondering, for anyone who has taken and passed this test

    I was afraid that would be the answer. I am volunteering in a medical coding department at a hospital in my city too. Hopefully this will help us out in the long run....
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    Wiki LexiCode - greatly appreciated

    I have heard bad and good things about them. However, I have applied with them and never get any kind of response back from them. I guess it's that "no experience" thing. So frustrating!
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    Wiki Cpma - I was just wondering, for anyone who has taken and passed this test

    I was just wondering, for anyone who has taken and passed this test, has it really helped you get a job or does the same thing happen that happens if you have taken the CPC, pass, try to get a job, and no one will hire you because you don't have any actual coding experience? It's really...
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    Wiki Will 2014 be nicer to newly certified coders?

    experience I understand how you feel. I am in the same boat. I work for an insurance company in medical underwriting. Healthcare reform is eliminating my job. We were told a few years ago, so I got into medical coding as a back up. I have my CPC cert and am going to take the ICD-10...
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    Wiki ICD-10 BOOTCAMP NASHVILLE-what happened?

    Nevermind...I saw it sold out.....I was too late! UGH
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    Wiki ICD-10 BOOTCAMP NASHVILLE-what happened?

    There was a bootcamp for Nashville the last week of March 2013. I went to register and now it doesn't show. Does anyone know if this was cancelled or was I too late??
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    Wiki ICD-10 BOOTCAMP? have u attended?

    Thanks so much for the reply!! I plan on going to one in Nasvhille in March...thanks again!:D
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    Wiki ICD-10 BOOTCAMP? have u attended?

    Are there any type of books that we need to purchase before going to the camps? Or are there textbooks provided as part of this? Just wondering what all we need to bring. I haven't signed up for one yet but am going to soon. Thanks for any info anyone may have.
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