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Recently the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) website has posted cases of recent penalties that practices and providers have been charged due to incorrect billing of Incident-To. Are you at risk? The numbers are stomach turning and something that every practice should be aware of. We aren’t just talking about the huge hit in penalties,…
DetailsRT Welter and Associates acknowledges the contributions of physicians to the overall health and well being of our communities. We would like to wish all physicians and specialists a very Happy Doctor’s Day, 2019. We value your service and dedication. March 30th marks the annual observation of National Doctors Day. This day was established to…
DetailsBeing productive in the workplace often means finding a balance between all the tasks we have to accomplish. However, this does not necessarily mean getting things done quickly or working longer hours. You can optimize the time you spend at work by following simple steps like focusing on one task at a time rather than…
DetailsWith nearly a 10% expected growth rate throughout the medical coding market, there will be a high demand for medical coders within the industry. Coding related jobs are expanding among the business side of healthcare. Are you prepared? Contact RT Welter today to learn more about our coding and documentation services or our recruitment assistance…
DetailsJust another piece in the telehealth puzzle, Remote Patient Monitoring, or RPM, is adding to the patient/provider relationship. New CPT codes 99453, 99454, and 99457 allow for reimbursement of services providers can utilize to manage and coordinate care at home. Best yet, code 99457 can be reported by clinical staff such as RN’s and medical…
DetailsThe Trump administration says offering health insurance across state lines will enhance competition and lower premiums, but states may raise objections if their regulatory authority is challenged. Key Takeaways CMS has issued a request for information about selling health insurance across state lines. The RFI follows up on a 2017 Trump administration executive order that…
DetailsAs most medical practices are aware, not all cases are easy to navigate using the latest medical standards. The information below highlights a complicated surgical case along with the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes. Do you have a complicated surgery case need help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative…
DetailsRT Welter and Associates would like to notify our clients of recent changes in the UnitedHealthcare Consultation Services Policy. For specialist providers, this is a huge cut in reimbursement! Read below for more information and contact RT Welter to help strategize how your practice can “make-up” this revenue! Revision to the Consultation Services Policy UnitedHealthcare…
Details2019 has begun a long process to eliminate redundant paperwork for providers and giving greater importance to patient interaction. One of the first changes to this multi-year program is the elimination of some home visit documentation requirements. E/M visits in the patient’s private residences (CPT codes 99341-99350) had, in previous years, to justify the home…
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