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There is still much confusion on how to bill for transurethral resection and/or fulguration of solitary or multiple bladder tumors. What diagnoses are necessary? How can one code for stage and grade of tumors? This presentation will answer all of
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 January 1, 2012 signals the official implementation of HIPAA Version 5010. Version 5010 is the new versionof the X12 standards for HIPAA transactions and codesets as set forth by CMS. With this major change, facilities will need to get ready
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Do you know that… there are new E-coli infection codes that have been added? the blood disorders subcategory was further expanded? there are new codes in the cardiovascular section? there is now more specificity to some integumentary codes? These are
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In just this year alone, codes for reporting urine drug screenings have changed three times. And since this is a vital part of pain management protocol, it is important that you and your facility are compliant. Compliance is paramount with
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The Countdown is on…Now is the time to train! According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, coders and providers should have a training plan going into 2012.  Training should begin no later than 9-12 months prior to the implementation
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Pamela S. Asbury, CPC, CPC-I, PCS will facilitate the Florida medical coding and certification training camp slated for Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2011 at the Buena Vista Palace in Orlando. Asbury, who holds an excellent record of having mentored
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