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New 2012 ICD-9 Code Updates
The New, Revised and Invalid ICD-9-CM codes take effect October 1, 2011. Each year, BDA provides tools to assist physicians and organizations with the ICD-9 code changes. We’ve put together a Power Point presentation that goes over these changes for you. Take advantage of these resources now so the ICD-9 changes will cause no delay in your payment for services.
Why BDA? 10 Reasons
10 Benefits from partnering with Bill Dunbar and Associates
BDA Affiliate Program (BDAAP)
The BDA Affiliate Program allows you to be compensated by simply qualifying and introducing your network of healthcare contacts to BDA. Initial exposure typically occurs by referring your qualified leads to our introductory website. Your referrals will be given special access via a link that is unique to you, thus insuring your compensation when they decide to become a client.
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Family Practice 2010 ICD-9-CM Quick Reference
We’ve created this ICD-9 Quick Reference Mouse Pad in response to Emergency Department coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form below to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.
Occupational Medicine ICD-9-CM Quick Reference
We’ve created this Occupational Medicine Lower Back & Other ICD9 Quick Reference in response to Occupational Medicine coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 Occupational Medicine ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.
2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference for Emergency Departments
We’ve created this ICD-9 Quick Reference Mouse Pad in response to Emergency Department coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form below to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.
10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Department Reimbursement and Cash Flow
A list of 10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Dept Reimbursement and Cash Flow, and what you can do to fix them
Get Your Free ICD-9 2010 Mouse Pads
We’ve created these 2010 ICD-9 Reference Mouse Pads in response to coding professionals (and their teams) who want to maximize their speed and efficiency, while maintaining or even improving accuracy!
Now Available in 3-Packs for the Following Specialties:
Family Practice - Emergency Department - Occ. Health
Please complete the brief survey below and order the 3-pack of your choice.
Maintaining Accuracy and Compliance in the Medical Record
Why is accuracy and compliance to accepted standards of documentation in the medical record important? The first and most important reason is to provide patients with appropriate care based on details provided in their medical record. This ensures optimal patient care and allows for excellent patient satisfaction. Another reason for ensuring accuracy and compliance in the medical record is to provide governmental agencies, and any other entity accessing the patient’s medical record accurate and complete information. With improved documentation, collections improve, the risk for unfavorable audit results decreases, and efficiencies are increased in the office with both staff and physician co-workers.
CPT – Current Procedural Terminology
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set is maintained by the American Medical Association through the CPT Editorial Panel. The CPT code set accurately describes medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and is designed to communicate uniform information about medical services and procedures among physicians, coders, patients, accreditation organizations, and payers for administrative, financial, and analytical purposes. The current version is the CPT 2009.
There are three …
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of health care procedure codes based on the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Commonly pronounced Hick-Picks.
The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) was established in 1978 to provide a standardized coding system for describing the specific items and services provided in the delivery of health care. Such coding is necessary for Medicare, Medicaid, …
Failing to Compare Providers Coding against a National Benchmark.
The 9th common mistake that can impact reimbursement can occur when your provider does not know where he/she falls on a National E/M Benchmark Bell Curve.
Lack of ongoing education for all of your Providers and Staff
The 10th common mistake that will often affect revenue is an ongoing lack of education for all of your Providers and Staff. They should each receive focused instruction as a direct result of ongoing and consistent chart reviews.
Not conducting chart reviews on a regular and consistent basis
The 8th common mistake in managing cash flow is due to the lack of chart reviews / audits.
ICD-9 Mouse Pad Reference
Finally, a helpful tool located right at your fingertips that is cool to look at and easy to use! This mouse pad is great for coding professionals in every Emergency Department, displaying the most commonly utilized Emergency Department ICD-9 Codes right next to your computer, saving you precious time.
The Mouse Pad at a Glance:
Codes are listed alphabetically and by sub-sections
Eliminates wasteful ‘look-up’ time during …
Procedure At The Time Of An Office or Post Operative Visit
Can my doctor bill a Mirena insertion fee when billing for an office visit or post operative visit or should they have the patient come back?
I want to be sure he gets paid.
Going Green: EMRs = Less Paper
One way the medical world can lead is through the development and implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR)/electronic health record (EHR), which can reduce costs and lower your carbon footprint.
New Category II and III Code Updates 2009
The AMA recently released the 2009 CPT Code Updates which become effective Jan 1.
New Category II and III Code Updates 2009
This report contains over 150 new Category ll Codes, which are supplemental tracking codes that can be used for performance measurements. In addition, there are 13 Category lll Codes that contain a temporary set of codes for emerging technologies, services, and procedures.
Over 150 New Category …
Iron Out Wrinkles in Your Laceration Repair Coding
Need to fine-tune your skills at reporting laceration treatment in the ED?
See if you can correctly code these three challenging scenarios and home in on your coding trouble spots.
Pros and Cons to EMR
The Pros and Cons of EMR.. It seems that it was not too long ago when we were all told how new technologies like cell phones, voice mail, and email would make our lives less complicated!
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