We’re pleased to bring you a summary of March’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. Modality (therapy) code 97039 is described as, “unlisted modality (specify type and time if constant attendance).” If there is not a specific code to use for your modality, you would use 97039. Yes, you bill using this code [...]
The Physician Quality Report System (PQRS) required start date of January 1, 2013 has come and gone and we are finding that not only have many offices not started PQRS, but most are still confused on some key points. If an effort to answer some of the questions we are being asked, and to clarify [...]
We’re pleased to bring you a summary of February’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. 97150, commonly used for therapeutic procedure/s, group (2 or more individuals) is a seldom used code within chiropractic. However, as more and more doctors incorporate “active” therapies into their practice, group therapy, and the 97150 code, may [...]
We’re pleased to bring you a summary of January’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. Throughout the month we focused on various aspects of billing orthotics codes. Orthotics are a common and beneficial product for chiropractors to offer their patients. The orthotics (Insert, Removable, Molded to Patient Model) codes are L3000-L3031. For [...]
Q. I’ve noticed an option for “diagnosis pointing” on my practice management software. Does diagnosis pointing make a difference? A. Diagnosis pointing is when a provider attaches specific diagnosis codes to specific service codes. This is an option with many software programs and can be very beneficial. If you are a doctor who does minimal [...]
We’re pleased to bring you a summary of November’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. Most DC’s are familiar with the standard use and requirements of new patient exam codes (99201-99205) and existing patient re-evaluation codes (99211-99215). However, many are not familiar with the counseling override rule, which we hope this post [...]
We’re pleased to bring you a summary of last month’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. In October we actually focused on eleven codes: 29200 through 29584, plus 29799. These are the strapping codes (for any age) and they are segmented out like this (valid for 2012): Strapping – Any Age: 29200 [...]
In talking with clients we’ve learned that many have not taken any action regarding their PQRS (Physician Quality Reporting System) participation, others are mistaken in thinking they don’t need to take action until the 2015 deadline, and many aren’t familiar with the program at all. Here’s what you need to know… In 2013 your performance [...]
We’re pleased to bring you a summary of last month’s Code of the Month posts from our Facebook page. In September our focus was on code 97014. Defined in the code book as, “Electrical stimulation, unattended, one or more areas (historically the standard code for EMS).” This code is also known as G0283. Medicare has [...]
Q. Is it possible to opt out of Medicare, and if so, how do I go about doing so? A. Time and again we’ll hear DC’s comment about their frustration with the Medicare system. Many threaten to “opt out” (’cause you know, that will really show ‘em!). Sorry Doc, as a chiropractor you can’t opt [...]
