Author: Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO

New ICD-10 Codes for 2021

Posted by Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO | Oct 8, 2020 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, ICS Message | 0 |

We’ve been getting questions recently regarding ICD-10 code changes and when they go into effect. In this week’s video, we address these questions and more. Watch the video to learn more!

Confused by Modifier Denials? Maybe 97 is Needed?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Sep 24, 2020 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

Are you confused by modifier denials? Are you having challenges with insurance carriers rejecting claims even though they appear to be coded correctly? Maybe you need the 97 code. Watch the video to learn more!

ABN Refresher and the New 2021 ABN Form

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Sep 10, 2020 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

This week we talk with Dr. Mario Fucinari to cover some changes with Medicare, and clear up some misconceptions with the New 2021 Medicare ABN Form. Watch the video to learn more!

NEW Mandatory ABN Form to Take Effect January 1, 2021

Posted by Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO | Jul 15, 2020 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Featured, Practice Management | 0 |

The new Medicare ABN form was released a few weeks ago, and all providers are required to begin using the new form by August 31, 2020. This article covers how to download the new form, the small changes made in the instructions, and what they mean to you and your patients.

The Episode of Care

Posted by Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO | Mar 27, 2019 | Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

The claim form is used to obtain payment. Carriers and other third parties will use the information on the claim form to gain information about the case.

CMS Clarifies Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Billing Requirements

Posted by Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO | Feb 13, 2019 | Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) once again clarified the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) billing requirements.

Medicare Releases Quality Payment Updates for 2019

Posted by Mario Fucinari DC, CCSP, APMP, MCS-P, CPCO | Nov 7, 2018 | Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

On November 1, 2019, year 3 of the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), key factors were released. Beginning in January 2019, the definition of eligible providers has been expanded to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, clinical psychologists, and registered dietitians or nutrition professionals.