Mar 7, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Securing a CLIA Certificate of Waiver The Metrika A1cNow is classified as a CLIA Waived Category test by the FDA. A CLIA certificate is required any time a clinical laboratory test is performed; however, waived category tests require only a CLIA Certificate of Waiver....
Mar 3, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Consultations Codes – 99241-99275 4.4.1. Inpatient Consults An initial or follow-up consultation visit occurs each time a provider, from other than the attending clinic service, provides advice/services/treatment to an inpatient on the hospital unit or ward...
Mar 2, 2011 | Medical billing basics
How to Apply for a Certificate of Waiver. PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION For a new application, leave the CLIA identification number blank. The number will be assigned when the application is processed. Be specific when indicating the name of your facility, particularly...
Mar 2, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Determining the Duration of a Global Period To determine the global period for major surgeries, count one day immediately before the day of surgery, the day of surgery and the 90 days immediately following the day of surgery. Example: Date of surgery – January 5....
Feb 27, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Postoperative Periods The difference between major and minor surgical procedures is reflected in the number of follow-up (postoperative) days after the surgery. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Data Base (MPFSDB) will show the exact number of postoperative days...
