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President Lincoln and Washington,which codes goes to which president?
Q87.40 – Marfan’s Syndrome
K08.109 – Edentulism
DetailsPatient Affordable Care Act Changes That Occurred in 2010 Indoor tanning services were assessed a 10% excise tax. A re-insurance program offset the costs of health benefits for workers age 55-64 who were forced into early retirement. Medicare beneficiaries who fell into the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug “donut hole” received a $250 rebate. They…
DetailsWorst V-Day diagnosis code:
I51.81 – “Broken heart syndrome”
Worst V-Day diagnosis code:
I51.81 – “Broken heart syndrome”
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DetailsT14.8 – Multiple contusions
W04.XXA – Fall while being carried by other persons
Y90.1 – Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level, 20-39 mg/100 ml
DetailsWas it: T71.141A
Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person’s body (in bed), initial encounter, accidental
Or was it: T71.143A
Asphyxiation due to smothering under another person’s body (in bed), initial encounter, assault
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DetailsIn response to the government’s continued focus on improving quality of care through payment policy, several changes to new and existing regulatory requirements recently came about through the 2013 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rules (“Final Rules”). As a result, hospitals will…
DetailsMedicaid Primary Care Payment Increase The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted changes to Medicaid primary care reimbursement. Eligible physicians will receive supplemental payments for services rendered between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014. These supplemental payments will raise the Medicaid reimbursement to Medicare rates. To be eligible for the supplemental payments, physicians must self-attest…
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