by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 21, 2011 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement
Today’s CMS call reviewed the guidelines for the IPPE (Initial Preventive Physical Exam) and the AWV (Annual Wellness Visit), what they include and how to code for them. What is the IPPE (also called the “Welcome to Medicare Visit”)? The IPPE is a...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jun 19, 2011 | Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement
It’s a stark reality – at this time in American history, we are at the (or near the) highest level of funding for health care. The Ryan Medicare proposal and continued debate inside the Beltway and by state lawmakers makes it clear that while experts...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jun 12, 2011 | Medicare & Reimbursement
CMS will host a national provider call on the upcoming mandatory accreditation program for all suppliers that furnish the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. EST. Subject matter experts will...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 31, 2011 | Medicare & Reimbursement
This is a busy time for most practices. Managers are preparing for the annual juggling act of getting staff and physicians coordinated for summer vacations. Practices are ramping up for new doctors joining their practice at the traditional end of...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 27, 2011 | Electronic Medical Records, Medicare & Reimbursement
Note: See my latest post on registering and attesting for the EHR Incentive Program here. CMS has announced two national calls for attestation. Tue May 3, 2-3:30pm ET (for Eligible Hospitals) Thu May 5, 1:30-3pm ET (for Eligible Professionals) CMS is...
