Search results for "Consultations"
Making sense of CMS’ new policy on consultation billing
CMS stopped recognizing CPT consultation codes and issued instructions to physicians only a few days before the new policy took effect. ACP's practice management staff digest what internists need to know to stay atop of billing for 2009, documentation, the “3-year rule” and cross-walks for services previously billed as consultations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/practice.htm
1 Feb 2010
United and Aetna to continue paying consultation codes
The February issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/7.htm
2 Feb 2010
NSAID does not reduce post-surgical pericardial effusion
Higher copayments lead to more hospitalizationsUnited and Aetna to continue paying consultation codes
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/5.htm
2 Feb 2010
Internists should follow up with prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
Some H1N1 vaccine to expire next week Didanosine gets labeling change Hemodialysis system recalled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/5.htm
9 Feb 2010
Guidelines call for depression screening
Guidelines call for internists to screen for depression, but only if they can offer support once they make a diagnosis. Internists who've already achieved this describe how they did so, and how it's benefited their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2010
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/7.htm
2 Mar 2010
Guidance offered on consultation codes
Annual business meeting scheduled for Internal Medicine 2010New ACP Perks program gives discounts for members
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/9.htm
9 Mar 2010
Effects of large ESA and iron doses vary with hematocrit level
Guidance offered on consultation codesPECOS enrollment requirement delayed
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/7.htm
9 Mar 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Hypothyroidism
A 70-year-old woman with hypothyroidism fell and fractured her hip. During preoperative evaluation for hip fracture repair, she mentions recent mild fatigue, which has not significantly limited performance of her daily activities, and ongoing right upper-quadrant abdominal pain after eating. Following a physical exam and lab results, what management option is most appropriate?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2010
Using e-mail in practice is e-asy, but exercise care
E-mail can improve communication with patients##mdash;it's even reimbursable##mdash;but it's effective only if it's used properly. One physician discusses the do's and some very important don'ts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/e-mail.htm
1 Jun 2010