tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 23
Part B Coding Coach: Look Out--Prolonged-Services Switch Just Around the Corner
Learn how these CMS changes will affect your E/M coding and reimbursementCoding for prolonged services can be daunting. But thanks to Medicare changes coming down the pike, CMS- expectations will be a little clearer. Today we will tell you what's in store and how these changes can help you ratchet up your practice's reimbursement. 1. Document Start and Stop Time, CMS Says Keep an eye on the clock: According to Medicare Transmittal 1490, effective July 1, -When reporting prolonged services, the provider shall document both the visit start and end time in the medical record along with the date...
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