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    Wiki 2020 Regional locations

    The regional conferences have been posted - August is Denver, CO and September is Charleston, SC.
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    Wiki FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) Assistance

    All, We are looking to start providing FMT and we are having discussions on the correct coding for these procedures. I'd love to find some contacts to discuss what procedure they using for the transplant and how they are coding it, as well as if they are being reimbursed. Our FI is Palmetto...
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    Wiki FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) Assistance - Coding

    All, I'm looking to connect with anyone who has coded, billed or audited for FMT procedures. We are embarking on this new process and while our local MAC doesn't cover it and our commercial payers want a G code, our providers say they have been told it can be billed using a diagnostic...
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    Wiki FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) Assistance - Compliance

    All, I'm looking to connect with anyone who has coded, billed or audited for FMT procedures. We are embarking on this new process and while our local MAC doesn't cover it and our commercial payers want a G code, our providers say they have been told it can be billed using a diagnostic...
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    Wiki 2020 location?

    I agree w/ Pam I agree w/ Pam that it is hard to find locations to accommodate everyone and the format at Healthcon. I also agree that more people need to complete the survey at the end of the conference. We always hear of people complaining or asking for another venue, but they don't speak...
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    Wiki HIPAA Breach Help

    Hi All, So, I'm working on a HIPAA project and I'm trying to include unusual HIPAA breach scenarios or stories - things that you might not immediately think of as a possible breach. If you know of any unusual scenarios please email me or post here along with any investigation or outcome...
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    Wiki Looking for a CMS ADL Questionaire for Cataract Patients

    Hi All, I'm trying to locate the CMS ADL questionaire for cataract patients. All of our cataract surgeries are being pulled for pre-payment audit and in doing some research it looks like we should have this CMS ADL questionaire for cataract patients in our chart. I can't find this form...
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    Wiki Infusion Coding

    I'm looking for some easy to understand decision trees and rules for infusion and injection coding for our nurses. They don't seem to be able to understand the written descriptions, so I'm thinking a decision tree or simple charge sheet might work better. Does anyone have any samples or...
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    Wiki Point Based ER Coding

    Hi All, Currently our hospital codes our ER levels based on diagnosis only. We would like to move to a more accurate point based coding system taking into account nursing interventions etc. Does anyone here use a point based coding system? Can you recommend any for us to research? I have...
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    Wiki CAC Users Needed!

    Hi All, I'm working on a school project and I'm looking for coding / HIM directors, supervisors or managers that are using CAC technology. I'm looking for those working in all types of facilities using CAC. If you supervise coders using CAC or if you have an email address for a supervisor...
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    Wiki Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) Question

    Hi All, I'm working on a research project for school and I'm trying to find facilities that have implemented CAC. I'm having a hard time finding enough facilities to take my short survey. If you know of a facility and the name and email of the director or manager over the department that...
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    Wiki Looking for Funny or Bizarre Charts to Code

    Hey All! I'm looking for some funny charts for my coding students to code. Things holiday related would be great, think funny or unusual accidents! If anyone has any charts or medical records they have made up or use that show the humorous or bizarre side of coding, I would love to use these...
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    Wiki Coding and bad credit

    It Very Well Could Matter! As a college instructor I get calls from companies all the time looking for coders. Federal positions, especially at prison hospitals or facilities will not hire you, cannot hire you if you have problems with bad debt or credit issues. I also know that some...
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    Wiki What Other Certifications are Accepted and Recognized?

    There are a ton of agencies that offer certification, but they are not nationally recognized or in some cases anything more than a way for the small group of people to make a ton of money! I'm wondering which certification those in the field recognize and that employers want? I'm talking about...
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