Archive for The Month of February, 2006
Archive for the Month of February, 2006
Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the month of February, 2006.
Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during the month of February, 2006.
You can browse this month's archives by clicking the "More" button from any of the excerpts below.
Suspension of Cytology Proficiency Medical Billing
Suspension of Cytology Proficiency Medical Billing Keep your medical billing ears open for cytology proficiency testing changes. The college of American pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) have completely different ideas about cytology proficiency testing penalties. Your medical billing staff members may need to prepare for quick changes in the coming months. In 2005, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services introduced cytology proficiency testing to the country. Last year sanctions were not imposed on laboratories which performed this testing. Medical billing was allowed and failures in the testing itself were not penalized. 2006 is different. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services intend on …
Medical Billing for New Test Reduces Need for Colonoscopy
Medical Billing for New Test Reduces Need for Colonoscopy Medical billing reimbursement for colonoscopies may reduce in future years. The introduction of a new test called immunochemical fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a better indicator of colon cancer. When used correctly, the immunochemical fecal occult blood test severely reduce the need for the colonoscopy in medical billing. During a screening exam, patients usually take a test called guaiac FOBT. If patients test positive for this traditional test, the use of the new immunochemical fecal occult blood test would be in order. Unfortunately, the old test produced many fake positives. This created the need for more colonoscopies to be performed. …
Medical Billing of Manual Blood Clot Evacuation
Medical Billing of Manual Blood Clot Evacuation Medical billing codes don’t always fit in a nice little package. You will inevitably run into problems in which you cannot find the correct code for your claim. There will also be times in which two codes fit your procedure description. Choosing the correct medical billing code is a skill that you will acquire over time. One example of a difficult procedure to code is a postpartum blood clot removal. For instance, if the patient delivers a baby and is then brought back to the operating room for a manual blood clot evacuation , bimanual exam , and a pelvic examination, what code …
Aneurysm Repair Medical Billing Coding
Aneurysm Repair Medical Billing Coding In medical billing, surgery can be fairly easy to code. However, analysis of imaging after surgery can be slightly more complicated. The analysis of an aneurysm repair image can be a head scratcher for any medical billing staff member. The year 2006 has brought many medical billing changes. Coding is one of those changes. There are two medical billing codes that would correctly describe an analysis of angiographic imaging after an aneurysm repair. 75956 (Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta; involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial end prosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension if required, to level of celiac artery origin, radiological supervision …
Medical Billing Deficit Reduction Act Finally Passed
Medical Billing Deficit Reduction Act Finally Passed After weeks of discussion, the medical billing Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 has finally passed through the House of Representatives. February 01, 2006 was a day of victory for the act. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services are already taking action on the therapy cap exceptions process. Keep your medical billing year open for new changes to come along. By a narrow vote, the Deficit Reduction Act flew through the House of Representatives with a 216 to 214 vote. One of the major issues in this legislation deals with a new process for therapy cap exceptions. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …
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