96110 Billing Problems
Many of you are familiar with the 96110 RVU snafu at the beginning of 2012. CMS removed all the RVUs for the 96110 and then, with the help of the AAP making noise, replaced the values.
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Patient Communication, Reminders
Brandon Betancourt ensures that things I write to SOAPM after I have a few beers remain memorialized indefinitely. This time, it's about automated patient communication tools.
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Universal State Vaccine Administration
I am guilty of blog neglect. The busier I am, the more I have for the blog, but the less time I have to do it. Here's an interesting one that I've saved for a few weeks - an analysis of the immunization administration fees paid in Universal vs. non-U...
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Going Back to Skytop, To Skytop . . .
I've been given the wonderful opportunity to present at the annual Pediatric Gurus event hosted by Goryeb Children’s Hospital again this year. At one point, I am sandwiched between two veryheavy-hitters, Dr. Rick Oken and Shireen Hart, which means I'...
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The Pediatric Office of Today
Attendees of the AAP NCE are surely familiar with the Office of the Future exhibit that has grown in size and scope over the past few years. I don't know if it began that way, but since at least 2010, the project has been the baby of Dr. Gregg Alexan...
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Quick Coding Guide for Breastfeeding Related Services
Sometimes, I don't have to do any of the work except to make friends and provide attribution. Today's installment features a wonderfully concise, helpful guide to CPT coding for breastfeeding related services, care of the National Breastfeeding Cente...
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2012 RBRVS Calculator Updated
The free RBRVS calculator has been updated for the 2012 Revised CPT data, which includes a return of the 1.000 GPCI floor, some updated codes, and an increase to the new CF.
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Practice Makeover: 101 WAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR PRACTICE
At our Users' Conference last summer, Brandon Betancourt gave a presentation entitled, "Practice Makeover: 101 Ways to Transform Your Practice." I was teaching at the same time, so I couldn't attend, but I did hear the applause at the finish.
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Podcasts/Chip Hart
I've had a busy summer and just wrapped up my time at the Florida AAP chapter's "Future of Pediatrics" annual event. Thank you to those who stopped by to say hello! In a few short weeks, it will be time for the 2024 Pediatric CEO event, which I'm really excited for. I think there are a few seats left. I write, however, to draw your attention to two free resources that every pediatric practice should have bookmarked!
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