Updated consultation information
2010 is now here, and it is not just a video at Blockbuster. There is no monolith orbiting Jupiter, that I know of. As it pertains to coding and billing, a huge issue has raise it's head. Medicare...
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Just needed some clarifictaion -So for a PCP whether it is initial visit 99221-99223 for admission or a consult would need an 'AI' and that is the way that visit will be different from another...
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Yes but it must be the initial visit. Here's a fact sheet for you: Updated of February 8, 2010 http://www.wpsmedicare.com Modifier AI Fact Sheet Definition: •Read More
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Does anyone know if the major insurance companies such as BC, UHC, Cigna will adapt to Medicare's decision not to reimburse for consults? I have called quite a few and they all say it is per policy....
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It is per policy there is not one general rule for all different policies for each carrier.
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Now... the fun part of this is...... If you bill Medicare for a IP consult and use the appropriate admit code = all's well and fine.. But, when you bill the secondary (for those that don't auto-X)...
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It does keep you on your toes, do you think they do this to keep it interesting?
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I'm looking for information on constulations period. I work for a small hospital with four providers. Can one provide an IP consultation for another? There are no specialties, all family practice...
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Why would a family practice doctor need to provide a consult to another family practice doctor? Why would their opinion be needed?
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