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MTPortal � FreeMeMD(the E/M Specialists)
>> EXPERTISE IN MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING WITH COMPETITIVE TURN AROUND TIMES
>> BACKLOG AND ONGOING CODING AND BILLING SERVICES FOR: Emergency Room coding, Interventional Cardiology / Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Surgical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, OB / GYN, ENT.
>>PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT / COMPLIANCE ISSUES.
>>COMPLIANCE AUDITS: Review of your E/M documentation for Consults, Inpatient, Outpatient, Nursing, Home visits, etc, Surgical operative reports, Diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology audits, Comparing the ICD and CPT codes billed ( OR TO BE BILLED) to the supporting documentation.
>> INSURANCE REJECTION ANALYSIS
>> FEE SCHEDULES
>> CHARGE MASTER ANALYSIS.
>> CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT TRAINING
>> CODING SUPPORT VIA EMAIL, PHONE.
>> PHYSICIAN TEACHING
>> COMPLIANCE PLAN DEVELOPMENT / SUPPORT
EXAMPLES OF TIME MANAGEMENT AFFECTING E/M CODING AND REVENUES
There has been a lot of confusion since the introduction of new time criteria for evaluation and management codes as to effect that the time spent with a patient influences the choice of codes and the revenues. Let us consider two scenarios:-
Dr. A saw four 99214-level visits in his first hour today. Because of the efficiency of both the doctor and his support staff what would take 110 minutes ( in accordance with HCFA guidelines) took him only 60 minutes. For his efforts, Medicare pays him $ 288.12
Dr. B in the practice across the hall did only two 99212 level visits in the same hour. Because it took him 30 minutes for each visit ( he correctly and legally) up codes those two visits to 99214. For his efforts Medicare pays him $ 144.06
IF THIS TYPE OF SITUATION PRESENTS ITSELF ONLY TWICE A WEEK IT INCREASES YOUR REIMBURSEMENT BY $10 PER OCCURRENCE, YOU HAVE MADE AN ADDITIONAL $ 1040 IN A YEAR�S TIME�. ..WITH NO ADDITIONAL LABOUR THAN JUST A QUICK AND CORRECT INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTS.
MTPortal - FreeMeMD (the E/M Specialists)
Deepak Kapoor (CEO, US Operations)
Phone: 201 675 1012
Email dkapoor(AT)mtportal.com
Ashit Kalra (Head, Indian Operations)
Phone: +91-98103 41554
Email akalra(AT)mtportal.com
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