I have to make it brief because today is my pesto run day. [See below for explanation.]
AAP's 2009 RBRVS Response
Thanks to my new bf at the AAP (to whom I am significantly indebted), here is a copy of the AAP's response to the proposed RVU changes for 2009. I wrote about this a few weeks ago and would like to...
Pediatric 99239 (Hospital Discharge Day) Usage
I just realized that today's post represents a milestone: 200 entries! Who knew? I started this blog as a lark and it's gotten to the point that if I don't write something every 3 days, I get backed...
We've been hearing about this bogeyman for years, and CMS has finally made the announcement. From the Coder's Pink Sheet, we have this summary:
Vision Screening Waiver
In my final installment from Bonnie regarding screening payment challenges, here is a sample Vision Screening Waiver used in a Real Live Pediatric Practice with success. We have already reviewed an ...
Pediatric 99174 Usage
A little while ago, someone bravely asked to see 99174 usage data among pediatricians.
The article is a few months old, but it still surprises me. Medical Economics ran a quick review of the growing "doctor's lounge" movement and named PedTalk on its short list of sites to consider....
Typanometry (92567) Appeal Letter
As promised earlier, here is an excellent version of an appeal letter for bundling of the 92567 CPT code (Typanometry).
Fear and Loathing in Idaho
Blue sky? Check.
Over the next 2.5 weeks, I am on vacation. Sadly, in my pathetic world, that means I will be still reading email and even, perhaps, posting to the blog. In order to stretch out my effort, I am going...
Broken Promises
Yes, I'm breaking my promise to post the appeal letter today. However, that's not the promise for which today's entry is titled. Something more important needs to be communicated.
As I work on my great content for tomorrow, I just realized that I haven't blogged about the upcoming Primary Care Audio Conference Series sponsored by Physicians Alliance and produced by PCC.
Before I post some real goodies this afternoon or tomorrow (it's coming, Bonnie!), I thought I'd unload some of my thoughts from the Users' Conference.
Quick Users' Conference Update
The blog is going to be thin this week because I'm dawn to dusk at the Users' Conference. Today is our official Practice Management Conference and I still have to get my "keynote" speech together...