Oct 1, 2016 | Medical billing basics
97750 Physical Performance test or measurement (e.g., musculoskeletal, functional capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes: * This testing may be medically necessary for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions when such tests are needed to...
Sep 30, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Procedure code and Description 97530 Therapeutic activities, direct one-on-one contact, each unit 15 mins PT, OT 3 Sometimes 97532 Cognitive skills development, each unit 15 mins PT, OT 3 Sometimes 97533 Sensory integration, each unit 15 mins PT, OT 4 Sometimes 97535...
Sep 30, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Retention Period The hospital must maintain a medical record for each inpatient and outpatient. Medical records must be accurately written, promptly completed, properly filed and retained, and accessible. The provider must use a system of author identification and...
Sep 29, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Providers retain records in all categories as applicable: A. Billing Material Provider copies of Form CMS-1450 and any other supporting documents, e.g., charge slips, daily patient census records, and other business and accounting records referring to specific claims....
Sep 28, 2016 | Medical billing basics
cpt code and description 84443 – Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) – average fee amount – $30 – $40 J9045 – Injection, carboplatin, 50 mg 84436 THYROXINE; TOTAL 84439 THYROXINE; FREE 84479 THYROID HORMONE (T3 or...
Sep 27, 2016 | Medical billing basics
CPT code and description 80050 – General health panel This panel must include the following: Comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), Blood count, complete (CBC), automated and automated differential WBC count (85025 or 85027 and 85004), OR, Blood count,...
Sep 26, 2016 | Medical billing basics
cpt code and description J7040 – Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml=1 unit) J7050 – Infusion, normal saline solution , 250 cc J2405 – Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg J2930 – Injection, methylprednisolone sodium...
Sep 25, 2016 | Medical billing basics
CPT Code and description 99381 – Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the...
Sep 24, 2016 | Medical billing basics
Error Code Description Common Resolutions 0453 Enrolled in HMO or an Encounter Claim for F. F. S. Verify the enrollee eligibility and bill the claim to the...
Sep 23, 2016 | Medical billing basics
CPT CODE and description 90686 – Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, preservative free, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use – 90715 – Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular...
