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FREE WEBINAR "Documentation Basics" The basics you need to know for your practice. Click HERE to view "Documentation Basics" Webinar

FREE WEBINAR "Coding 101" For both beginners and seasoned Providers. Learn the differences between modalities and therapies and how to properly choose the right code. Gain a clear understanding of how to document time based services. This webinar includes instruction in the following areas: How to code Supervised vs. Constant Attendance modalities How to properly code Therapeutic Procedures Medicare’s “8 minute” rule Documentation tips Click HERE to view "Coding 101" Webinar

FREE WEBINAR "How to code proper levels of E/M Services" For both beginners and seasoned Providers. This webinar will show simple but accurate ways to properly code for Evaluation and Management services. Learn how to choose the proper levels of History, Examination and Medical decision making for new and established patients. This webinar includes instruction in the following areas; How to properly score the correct level of History, Exam and Medical Decision Making Differences between New and Established patients and requirements for each  What is a “Consultation” and what are the requirements to code for this type of E/M  How to properly code “preventative” E/M services including nutritional counseling   Click HERE to view "Coding proper E/M Services" Webinar

Does Your Documentation Tell The Right Story?

Does Your Documentation Tell The Right Story?
Recently there has been a large increase in post-payment reviews, audits and an increased emphasis on correct coding and documentation.
Read this article to learn the best and most efficient way to document and protect your Practice.

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What you should know about ICD-10

What you should know about ICD-10
Many people are wondering about ICD-10 and what should they do about it.
Read this article to learn what you need to know NOW.

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OIG (Office of Inspector General)

Inappropriate Medicare Payments for Chiropractic Services
Medicare inappropriately paid $178 million for chiropractic claims in 2006. Read this report for more information, and how you may need to change your processes to safeguard for the future.

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Red Flag Rule

Red Flag Rule - Identity Theft Protection Program
Medical identity theft can occur when a patient seeks care using the identity or insurance information of another person. The rules are also intended to reduce risk of theft of credit information.

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OIG (Office of Inspector General)

Advisory Opinion #08-03A - Prompt-Pay Discounts Resource

OIG Homepage for other resources

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HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)

Discount Sliding Fee Schedule
HRSA’s sample hardship policy - based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines of 2007

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Medicare Fee Analyzer
This link takes you to the Medicare Fee Analyzer where you'll have several options including time period, HCPC criteria, specific type of information, and more... so you can get the Physician Fee Schedule you're looking for.

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Medicare’s MLN (Medicare Learning Network) Matters

MLN Matters Articles
MLN Matters is a series of national articles designed to inform the physician, provider, and supplier community about the latest changes to the Medicare Program (commonly referred to as Change Requests).

Medicare Misinformation
This was updated by Medicare on 2/05/09 to help with Misinformation regarding Medicare services and Chiropractic.