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The redefinition of some surgeries from major to minor procedures has led to an increase in the use of modifier 25.
Q: Are medical bills contributing to an increase in bankruptcy filings? A: Yes.
Q: Can our practices expect growth in the coming years? A: Yes.
Like many early adopters of Medicare's pay-for-performance program in 2007, ophthalmologist William Rich recalls the frustration of trying to submit outcomes data and then waiting for the bonuses that were supposed to follow.
Q: Does the recent elimination of consultation codes affect my reimbursements from Medicare in a negative way? A: Maybe.
Q: What is happening with the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule? A: The Defense Appropriations Bill (H.
What is the Red Flag Rule? The Red Flag Rule requires creditors to develop and implement a written identity theft prevention and detection program.
Like just about all ophthalmologists, Michael Repka, MD, can rattle off the ICD-9-CM code for posterior subcapsular cataract, 366.