96110 Update
I've written extensively about 96110 usage among practicing pediatricians in the past and wanted to provide an update for 2008/9.
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Non Face-to-Face Code Usage Among PCC Clients
I've mentioned the use of telephone codes in pediatric offices a few times previously, but it looks like I may have never actually provided any usage data! It just so happens that the a good friend asked me, "Are most insurance companies paying for t...
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Verden Group, Telephone Codes, Harvard Pilgrim
I was paging through my daily Verden Alerts and I noticed that Harvard Pilgrim had released a new set of payment policies regarding E&M codes. In fact, you can read it here on their WWW site, Verden just makes this a lot easier. I suspect that mo...
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Fast And Furious
In no particular order:
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CPT 99174 Ocular Photoscreening Reimbursement
Meanwhile…the 99174. Eye screening. Associated with those fancy in-office money making machines. I’ve had a handful of folks ask for details - how often do our clients use it? How much do they get paid?
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2009 RVU Calculator (Free, Of Course!)
I forgot to mention last week that I updated the Build Your Own RVU calculator for 2009. You can find it and the instructions in the PedSource library.
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90465 Debate Revisited
I have some very interesting continued news about TriCare and I've had a piece about Main Street Vaccines building for a week or two, now, but I have to address this issue first.
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Pediatric Compensation Models
At the AAP-endorsed Pediatric Coding and Practice Management events we’ve been hosting, I’ve slipped in a running piece about pediatric compensation models that gets fairly good reception. Practices are eager to learn about how other practices pay th...
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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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