Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

When it comes to documentation and choosing the appropriate diagnosis code(s), it really does matter which one comes first. Make sure you build the proper foundation for a strong note by knowing where all the pieces fit together seamlessly. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant…

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Timed Coding Rules

Many practices find timed coding rules to be so confusing. There therapy codes that are supervised and those that are constant attendance. It is necessary to learn the differences between the two types in order to bill appropriately for the services being performed. It really is all about timing. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that…

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Hardship Is OK In Practice

Every office encounters patients that need care, but can’t afford to pay for the visits. You want to do something, but do you know the right thing to do? We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant for members. We’d love to help you come under our…

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To Bill or Not to Bill for Family Members

There is a simple question you should be asking yourself when thinking about billing for family members. Let’s take a dive and learn who the players are and whose rules we should be playing by in order to protect the practice. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content…

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How Do You Measure Up?

As a kid, it was fun to get your straw chosen at the fair. In practice, when our straw is chosen by a payer we often are inflicted with instant fear and bewilderment as to why it is happening. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance. This content is meant…

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Have You Been Excluded?

Ever have a claim denied that left you scratching your head? The remittance advice referenced your diagnosis codes, but all of the codes are valid. But are the codes valid together? Understanding Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 can help prevent unnecessary claim denials. We consider that KMC University members are under our care and protection, which includes keeping them up to date on important changes, updates, and news that can affect their reimbursement and compliance….

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