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Med school debt becomes budgeting burden for primary care
A newly minted primary care physician graduates with a budget that leaves him or her $800 in the red each month. Compared to their subspecialist counterparts, the debt leaves primary care physicians feeling undervalued, especially since they value their work to be as hard and as important.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/money.htm
1 Jul 2011
Frequently used codes relocated throughout CPT for 2009
New CPT codes took effect Jan. 1, so our coding expert tells you where to look for commonly used codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2009
Answering questions about coding for ACA-mandated services
ACP's practice management staff answers questions about coverage of and coding for preventive services mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2014
Adapt to ICD-9 changes most relevant to internal medicine
An expert from ACP's Regulatory and Insurer Affairs section clarifies the changes to ICD-9 coding that ACP expects will most affect internal medicine practices. Changes took effect OCt. 1, and obsolete ICD-9 codes could result in denied or rejected claims.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2009
Climate change and clinical practice
This issue covers such topics as how internists can address climate health issues in their practice, what internists can do for patients with fibromyalgia, and how to identify and manage resistant hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2016
Hospitals work with admitting doctors on documentation
Hospitals are working more closely with their admitting physicians to make them aware of the need for better documentation on pre-existing conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/practicerx.htm
1 Oct 2008
Hypertension performance measure ‘flawed’
While ACP's Performance Measurement Committee considers the Controlling High Blood Pressure measure to be “high impact,” it determined after review in July 2021 that it does not support the measure due to uncertain validity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/hypertension-performance-measure-flawed.htm
1 Apr 2022
Screening for substance use, anxiety gains new significance
This issue also covers the origins of medical eponyms, continuous glucose monitoring in the hospital, and a preview of ACP's virtual Internal Medicine Meeting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/screening-for-substance-use-anxiety-gains-new-significance.htm
1 Mar 2021
Annual ICD-9 diagnosis code revisions take effect in October
A review of the annual updates to ICD-9 code set finds that there are more codes affecting internists than in years past. ACP digests these, as well as category headings and exclusion notes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2010
Prepare for Recovery Audit Contractors as they come online
Medicares new audit program is ramping up, and the College offers practical advice onhow to reduce the administrative cost of compliance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/billing.htm
1 Jun 2009