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Using Time to Select a Code | Dermatology

Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. When a CPT® code is defined by … [Read more...]

Last revised: February 11, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: E/M services, using time to select a code

Coding for Hospitalists

Coding for services done by hospitalists and other specialty physicians in the hospital can be confusing.  After watching these videos and downloading … [Read more...]

Last revised: March 18, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: category of code, critical care, using time to select a code

Time based rules | Behavioral health services

Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. When a CPT® code is defined by … [Read more...]

Last revised: June 24, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: category of code, using time to select a code

Using Time to Select a Code

Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. When a CPT® code is defined by time, … [Read more...]

Last revised: January 31, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: counseling, CPT®codes, Documentation Guidelines, prolonged services, using time to select a code

Let’s go to the source! Should this visit be downcoded?

A physician asked me this question: “As an interventionalist, a good part of my visit is spent not only explaining patients conditions to them but … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 12, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: CPT® rules, Documentation Guidelines, E/M services, Medicare rules, using time to select a code

Quick Coding Cheat Sheet – E/M Services

E/M Cheat Sheet with Evaluation and Management Codes This quick reference coding guide to E/M services covers office visits, consults, initial and … [Read more...]

Last revised: March 18, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: 1995 exam guidelines, 1997 exam guidelines, category of code, consults, CPT®codes, Documentation Guidelines, E/M services, established patient, exam, medical decision making, new patient, observation, using time to select a code

Quick Coding Cheat Sheet – Psychiatry

These quick reference sheets for evaluation and management services cover office visits for new and established patients, outpatient consults, and … [Read more...]

Last revised: April 23, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: Documentation Guidelines, E/M services, psychiatry, using time to select a code

Can I code at a higher level if everyone in the exam room is crying?

This short video addresses your questions about coding a higher level of service due to patient behavior.  Includes CPT® guideline, tips on … [Read more...]

Last revised: March 18, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: Documentation Guidelines, E/M services, using time to select a code

Your Patient Wants to Talk: How to Bill for Discussion Visits

Does the phone in your office ring off the hook when medical news hits google’s landing page?  The bubble above your patient’s head reads, “Do I need … [Read more...]

Last revised: August 15, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: Documentation Guidelines, using time to select a code

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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