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Type of report |
Description |
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| ABC Codes |
web page |
ABC codes are a promising alternative to CPT codes. This report introduces the new code set. |
| As Simple as ABC |
web page |
This article about ABC codes is a reprint from Chiropractic Economics |
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Advance Beneficiary Notice-English (PDF)
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PDF |
The Advance Beneficiary Notices advise beneficiaries before items or services actually are furnished, when Medicare is likely to deny payment for them.
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| Advance Beneficiary Notice-Spanish (PDF) |
PDF |
The Advance Beneficiary Notice-Spanish version |
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"Any Willing Provider" Law
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web page |
Read about the Supreme Court ruling IN FAVOR of a Kentucky statute which requires HMOs and MCOs to allow any willing provider into their networks for payment purposes.
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Application of Inherent Reasonableness Rule
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PDF |
This interim final rule sets forth the process for establishing a realistic and equitable payment amount for all Medicare Part B services (other than physician services) when the existing payment amounts are inherently unreasonable because they are either grossly excessive or deficient.
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CCI Edits and Bundling Virus Correction on 97124, 97410 & 97112 - Official Announcement Letter
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PDF |
As of April 1, 2002, the CCI Edits error (the "bundling virus") has been corrected. Now, without question, Doctors of Chiropractic MUST be paid for 97112 (neuromuscular reeducation), 97124 (massage), and 97140 (other manual therapy techniques).
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E/M Counseling Form
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PDF |
A Chiropractic office’s biggest revenue loss is the failure to bill for Counseling services. Try using this easy to use form.
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| Hot Packs Coverage Report |
web page |
Hot Packs should be paid for when clinically appropriate. |
| HSA First Year Review |
PDF |
On January 1, 2004, Health Savings Accounts became available to Americans. This report compares demographics and premiums paid by purchasers. |
| HSA Testimony by Dan Perrin |
web page |
On March 18th, 2004 Dan Perrin, Executive Director of the HSA Coalition, testified at a congressional hearing. His testimony provides powerful information about HSAs. It includes some actual examples of premiums and compares the savings to standard plans. Other references are cited also.
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| HSA Update |
PDF |
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a new way that people can pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance or other reimbursements. Read this CRS update to Congress. |
| ICD-10-Update |
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This side-by-side comparison shows what you can expect in ICD-10.
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| NPI Application/Update Form |
PDF |
This is the application for the National Provider Identifier (NPI). You may download and print it, then fill it in. |
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G Codes by HCPCS
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web page |
This table provides a summary of the new HCPCS G codes.
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| NFWL Resolution |
PDF |
The National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL) passed a health resolution that begins with: "Whereas, the building blocks of an effective national health information infrastructure are currently incomplete... download the complete resolution and share it with your state and national legislators. |
| "No-Refund" Notification |
PDF |
This "No Refund" Notification response letter could be of great value if a you receive a refund request from a payer who has done a post-payment audit. |
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This notice tells payers WHY you should be paid for 97140, 97124 and 97112 when performed on the same day as a CMT service.
Note to doctors: If you send a copy of this notice to your payer, give a clear explanation why it applies to the claim in question.
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Read the OIG Compliance Program for Individual and Small Group Physician Practices (from the official Notice in the Oct 5, 2000 Federal Register)
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Download these free prizewinning forms from our P.A.R.T. documentation contest for initial patient visits. You may copy and use them in your office. Note: These forms may not be sold.
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Learn how payers are currently looking at providers
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