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RT @juliabramble: Do you think restrictions in your industry stop you from using social media? Think again! ow.ly/b3A6Z 12:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
ICD-10-CM codes are far more specific which will allow for greater accuracy. 9:01 AM May 25th via HootSuite
Failure to use an ABN & the proper modifier cd result in ur financial resp for denied svc or item. ow.ly/aNzSw 6:01 AM May 25th via HootSuite
AMA calls for 2-year extension of ICD-10 deadline | Healthcare IT News bit.ly/JOkoLK 3:00 PM May 24th via HootSuite
Alcohol Abuse vs. Dependence: Is it Fraudulent to Knowingly Soft-Pedal a Diagnosis? - CCG Bulletin - May 2012 - eepurl.com/l4V7P 12:00 PM May 24th via HootSuite
Diagnosis codes will go from a numeric five-character set (ICD-9) to an alphanumeric seven-character system (ICD-10). 9:01 AM May 24th via HootSuite
Use modifier GA when u expect MCR will deny a svc or item and u do have a signed ABN. ow.ly/aNzLp 6:01 AM May 24th via HootSuite
RT @LXBN: HIPAA Criminal Penalties – Defendant May Be Found Guilty without “Knowledge” That Acts Are Illegal lexne.ws/at5 - 12:00 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
At current count, there are approximately 14,000 ICD-9-CM codes and the possibility of over 77,000 ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. 9:01 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
Use modifier GZ when u expect MCR will deny a svc or item and u don’t have a signed ABN. ow.ly/aNzIQ 6:01 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
RT @tweethealthcare: Michigan CO-OP Awarded $72 Million to Provide Health Insurance Options in 2014...http://t.co/VFxMrr99 12:00 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS are required by 10/1/2013. The delay to 10/1/14 has not yet been approved. 9:01 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
Make sure ur using the correct ABN. As of 1/1/12, the proper form has a 03/2011 release date. ow.ly/aNzFT 6:00 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
Providers must give an ABN if MCR may not cover an item/service or consider it medically necessary. ow.ly/aNzBK 9:01 AM May 21st via HootSuite
Is your practice utilizing the Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) correctly? ow.ly/aNzwk 6:01 AM May 21st via HootSuite
Answer to (What is the ICD-9 code for Type II Diabetes?): 250.00 3:00 PM May 18th via HootSuite
What is the ICD-9 code for Type II Diabetes? 12:01 PM May 18th via HootSuite
When was the last time you performed a Security Risk Analysis? This is required under HIPAA. 9:01 AM May 18th via HootSuite
HIPAA Security goes beyond your IT vendor. It rests with the provider. Penalties have been stiffened. 6:01 AM May 18th via HootSuite
Use Modifier GA when billing for a service/item you expect Medicare to deny as not reasonable & necessary, but you have a signed ABN. 12:01 PM May 17th via HootSuite

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