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Medical Coding Practice Exam

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October 23, 2009
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Medical Coding Test Preparation

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October 23, 2009
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Medical Coding Practice Tests

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October 23, 2009
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Medical Billing and Coding Practice Exam

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October 22, 2009
Coding Challenge

Coccygeal Fracture – Closed Treatment – Code 27200

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October 22, 2009
Coding Challenge

Carpal Scaphoid – 25622 – 25624

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October 22, 2009
Coding Challenge

Aspiration Ganglion Cyst – Code 20612

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October 22, 2009
Coding Challenge

Carpal Bone Fracture – Codes 25630-25635

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October 22, 2009
Coding Challenge

Arthrocentesis Small Joint – Medical Codes 20600 – 20605

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October 22, 2009
Anesthesia / Coding Challenge / modifier 59

Anesthesia Coding Education: Sciatic Nerve Block & Same-Day General Anesthesia

Question: My anesthesiologist performed a sciatic nerve block for a patient with postoperative pain on the same day he provided general anesthesia for that patient’s knee surgery. How should I code this? Answer: Use modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service) when you need to show that your physician performed two distinct services on the same day. When [...] Related articles:

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October 21, 2009
RAC / radiology / Toolkit

Radiology Billing Checklist: Rules for Additional Tests without Treating Physician’s Order

Keep these additional test rules at your fingertips if your want to keep auditors out of your hair. The Office of Inspector General and Recovery Audit Contractors are out to audit non-compliant ultrasound claims, so knowing the rules is more important than ever. And we’ve got a link and a handy checklist to keep you out [...] Related articles:

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  3. 3 Big Fee Schedule Changes for Radiology Coding & BillingCapture additional $2,305 for Bilateral 50593 by Applying Fee Schedule...

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October 21, 2009
CMS / Hot Coding Topics / MAC

Medical Office Billing: 7 Ways to Escape Computer Claim Casualties

Pay attention to EOBs and keep talking to your MAC. You could be losing money to a computer glitch and not know it, experts say. If you don’t nip a computer glitch in the bud, you may be plagued with improper denials and other claim holdups. Here are seven things you can do to seek out and [...] Related articles:

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  3. Make Even Problem Payers Pay Up With These Tips From 2 ProsFollow this 3-step path and get results from every payer. At...

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October 21, 2009
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Get a Free Medical Coding Practice Exam

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October 21, 2009
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Tip #2 on How to Pass the Medical Coding Certification Exam

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October 20, 2009