2013 Article Archives

Lax Reimbursement Practices Leave Money on the Table

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

For the lack of a single billing code modifier, a specialty practice lost reimbursements equaling 16 percent of their gross income in their first year. "When we refiled the cl.... Read More

2013 Article Archives

Creating Thinking Adds Fulfillment to Bullock's Practice

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

His Passion for Preventive Care Transforms his Patients' Lives Using just his waiting room, Gary Bullock, DO, MPH, helps patients transform their lives, while replenishing so.... Read More

2013 Article Archives

Ignoring Basics Reduces Reimbursements

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Verify the date of the last office visit for each patient. If it's been over three years, code it as a new office visit. "You can charge a new office visit and raise your reim.... Read More

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Don't get caught by expiring tax provisions

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Ten years ago, Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. That Act provided a number of income, estate and gift tax changes that were put i.... Read More

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CMS Proposes Stark Law Changes to Require Written Notices for Select Imaging Services

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

On June 25, 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule (the "Proposed Rule"). Among its revisi.... Read More