July 5, 2024 By: Mary A Curry, BS, CPC, CPMA Auditing the Global Package When auditing provider services, what is the best method to approach the concept of a global package? Some rental companies provide a renter with all-inclusive pricing for an apartment. The payment arrangement covers heating, electricity, water, and garbage for the…
June 28, 2024 By: Ashely Harless Biopsy vs Removal: A better understanding I was in an AAPC workshop with several doctors once, and when we reached integumentary day, biopsy vs. removal became a hot topic. The instructor knew I specialized in dermatologic coding and turned the conversation over to me. I was scared that I…
May 10, 2024 | By: LaDonna D. Brown CPC, CPMA, CEMA When I was asked if I would like to be a contributor to NAMAS May articles, my first thought was absolutely. This is particularly timely as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period for coders and auditors to reflect on the importance…
February 16, 2024 | By Jennifer McNamara, CCS, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, COSC, CGSC, COPC, AAPC Approved Instructor | CEO, Healthcare Inspired, LLC Beyond Box Checking Compliance with reporting Evaluation and Management (E/M) services often takes center stage and has received much attention in recent years. They are the main revenue stream for Primary Care…
November 1, 2023 | By Shannon O. DeConda We conducted a comprehensive survey to gain a better understanding of the ongoing debate in the industry about whether the E/M level of services is increasing or decreasing with the latest guidelines implemented in 2021. While we acknowledge that the survey isn’t scientifically conclusive, we urge organizations…