Will A Swine Flu Boycott Work?
If I boycott the swine flu, is that as good as a vaccination?
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Prepare for ICD-9 2010
PCC has opened our 2010 ICD-9 prep course for pediatrics to the public. Prepare Your Practice for 2010 ICD-9 Changes
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Immunization Coding Update
First, some amazing news. I understood that it might happening, but I guess it's official: new admin codes:
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Hospital Discharge Coding
My apologies for the long absence. I've been ridiculously busy getting ready for next week and have been on the road too much.
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Grab Bag
Time to broom out the mailbox. In no particular order:
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Extended Office Hours
I have written here extensively about the various "scheduling based codes" and their usage - or lack of usage - among pediatricians, but have made the mistaken assumption that most of you reading here actually have extended office hours.
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Billing Services
2009 has been the year of billing service pain. Right now, Igor and I are talking to no fewer than five pediatric practices who are suffering at the hands of bad billing services. Here are some of the things I've seen and heard recently:
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ICD-9 For 2010 and Pediatric Shortage Myth?
Today's first important alert comes from Siouxsie, who was kind enough to forward the official list of ICD-9 changes for 2010. Pediatric offices should read them carefully, as there are some doozies in there. New codes for Colic, Irritability, Impuls...
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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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