0
What else can I help you with?
Which coding systems are used for claims submitted by physicians?
CPT, ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2, and HCPCS Level II.
How does medical billing and coding work?
Medical billing and coding is a process used to submit claims to an insurance company. First a claim must be submitted and then the claim is approved or rejected by the insurance company. If the claim is approved, a payment is sent out.
What program was developed by CMS to promote national correct coding methods and to control inappropriate payment of Part B claims and hospital outpatient claims?
HIPAA
What is the purpose a of certified medical coder?
The purpose of a Certified Medical Coder is to retrieve and assign accurate coding on medical claims to generate claims for payment. Claims are then submitted to the patient or CMS or the commercial payer.
What are the different types of coding systems?
hierarchial classification faceted classification serial coding sequential coding block coding interpretative coding mnemonic coding check digits
What is the difference between the submitted amount and approved amount on an insurance claim?
The payment a participating provider agrees to accept for a service. The approved amount is decided by insurance company fee schedules, CPT® coding standards and generally accepted insurance reimbursement rules.
What is meant by coding in accounts payable?
Coding in accounts payable nothing but an invoice number which will be generated automatically towards customer transation or a payment.
What can c programming do?
by using this we can write a coding for operating systems
What is code 2209 in hospital ER records?
Code 2209 in hospital ER records typically refers to a specific medical diagnosis or procedure code related to emergency care. The exact meaning can vary by hospital or medical coding system, as different facilities may use their own coding practices. To understand the specific implications of code 2209, it's best to consult the hospital's coding guidelines or medical records department.
What is Correct Coding Initiative?
cci means national correct coding initiative produced by medicare that was developed to promote correct coding of healthcare services by providers and to prevent medicare payment for improperly coded services.
What is upcoding - Is this a legitimate way to create more revenue Why or why not?
Upcoding is changing the procedure code submitted to insurers to a code that pays more money. The usual connotation is that the code is changed from the proper code to an improper code in order to recover lost revenue from reduced fees. (i.e. the insurer reduces the payment for one code so a higher code is submitted instead to compensate). In this case it is illegal (fraud) and not legitimate. I would caution that not all increases in coding are illegitimate. Sometimes changes in payment causes providers to re-examine their coding and they discover that they have been undercoding previously. In this case, "upcoding" from an inappropriately low code to an appropriately higher one, is legitimate.
What is the meaning of CCS in medical coding?
In medical coding, CCS stands for Certified Coding Specialist. It is a professional certification credential awarded by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to individuals who demonstrate expertise in coding and classification systems for healthcare data. CCS-certified professionals are skilled in coding diagnoses and procedures using various coding systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving the accuracy of health records. This certification is often sought after for advanced coding positions in the healthcare industry.
