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Urgent Care
3, 4 and 5-digit ICD-9 (diagnosis) codes, CPT-4 codes, modifier codes, facility codes, HCPCS codes... with so many urgent care coding options, it's no wonder healthcare centers can become confused amidst this complexity.
Among the primary causes of lost revenue in an urgent care setting is simply:
- Lack of appropriate documentation
- Inaccurate coding.
It is never intentional, but in hectic days filled with constant walk-in patients, never-ending phone calls and medical crises, it happens.
Proper medical coding is essential, but many providers are unsure of the correct codes, since their business is taking care of patients, not documentation and coding. Unfortunately if a payer receives inaccurate codes or a lack of supporting documentation, payment may be delayed or the claim may be entirely rejected.
2011 ICD-9 Code Updates Are Available Now
October 1, 2010 is when the New ICD-9 2011 codes take effect. If you neglect to update your existing billing software with the new updates, it could delay claims which then could result in delayed payments. We hope that you’ll take advantage of these resources now to avoid any delay in your payment for services.
Why BDA? 10 Reasons
10 Benefits from partnering with Bill Dunbar and Associates
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.
K-REFERENCE · RSS | Published March 24, 2010
Invalid ICD-9 Codes for 2010
The invalid codes are the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes that are invalid after September 30th, 2009. These codes must be at a higher level of specificity to be valid codes as of October 1, 2009
INVALID-2010-IC · RSS | Published March 21, 2010
Revised 2010 ICD-9-CM Updates
There are also many revisions to the language that ICD-9 codes use to describe conditions. Without updating the language to ICD-9 codes, a code could be selected improperly causing an incorrect code to be used.
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.
IANCE-IN-THE-ME · RSS | Published October 29, 2009
New ICD-9-CM 2010 Code Updates
The New, Revised and Invalid ICD-9 codes take effect October 1, 2009. 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. Neglecting to update your ICD-9 codes annually could delay claims and payments. Take advantage of these resources now so the ICD-9 changes will cause no delay in your payment for services.
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.
RSS | Published November 18, 2008
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.
Video Testimonial from OHS Compcare
“No physician likes to work all day long and have to see more and more patients only to get paid less and less. Dunbar was able to show us how we could see the same number of patients and actually get paid what we were supposed to be getting paid.”
RSS | Published September 3, 2008
Current BDA Client Hospital Case Study
As a result of embracing and implementing the BDA program – experienced double digit % revenue growth, without a significant increase to its existing patient load.
DEACONESS-HOSPI · RSS | Published July 4, 2008
Responsive and Results Oriented Support
Each client is assigned a designated team of Regional Directors. This team works in close partnership with each account to provide responsive and results-oriented support, training and assessment to assure optimal performance. *Video*
RSS | Published July 1, 2008
UCAOA – Urgent Care Association of America
The Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) was founded in 2004 by urgent care leaders to fill a need in the professional field for an association that existed not only to encourage and facilitate the development and success of urgent care centers, physicians and the industry, but to do so as a representative of its members.
RSS | Published June 1, 2008
Experienced, Certified, Professionals
We provide support, training and assessment.
RSS | Published May 29, 2008
Our Process
BDA provides ongoing education services to its clients including staff training, physician coaching, and coding support.
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