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ICD-10 Code for confirmed Covid-19.
4/21/2020
New ICD-10 CM code U07.1 was added starting from April 1, 2020CDC has provided instruction which clarifies the diagnosis coding guidelines including - the sequence of codes application;- reporting of Acute respiratory illness caused by coronavirus;- reporting of symptoms without a confirmed case of ...
A Reminder for Healthcare Providers to Do Credentialing and Enroll with Medicaid
3/23/2020
A Reminder forHealthcare Providersto Do Credentialing and Enrollwith MedicaidDear Healthcare Providers,At the beginning of the new year, we would liketo remind all providers to make sure that yourcredentialing is in order. If you have moved oryou are planning to make any changes to yourcredentials, ...
A REMINDER FOR NY STATE PROVIDERS: Medicaid and Medicare Part B Coinsurance Reimbursement
3/22/2020
Since July 1, 2015, Medicaid of NY no longer pays the full 20 % of the Part B coinsuranceafter Medicare pays its 80%. Medicaid may cover Part B coinsurance only in caseswhen Medicare payment is less than the Medicaid fee. In any case, the total Medicare/Medicaid payment will not exceed the amount th...
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging furnished to Medicare beneficiaries.
3/21/2020
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging furnished to Medicare beneficiaries.TheProtecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014, Section 218(b), established a new program to increase the rate of appropriate advanced diagnostic imaging services furnished to Medicare beneficiari...
2020 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
3/20/2020
2020 Annual Update to the Therapy Code ListThe CPT Editorial Panel created, for CY 2020; CPT codes 97129 and 97130 to replace CPT code 97127, which CMS did not recognize. These new codes effectively replace HCPCS code G0515, which is deleted, effective January 1, 2020.These codes are designated “som...
CPT Updates for 2020
3/19/2020
CPT Updates for 2020In 2020, there are changes to some of the existing CPT codes, new codes were added and some were deleted. As a healthcare provider, you should have an idea of what these changes are to ensure that you utilize the correct codes and get reimbursed for all the services performed. Su...
MERIT-BASED INCENTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (MIPS) REPORTING – YEAR 4
3/18/2020
MERIT-BASED INCENTIVEPAYMENT SYSTEM (MIPS)REPORTING – YEAR 4The law required CMS to implement incentive programs that reward valueand outcomes for clinicians and other healthcare service providers. One ofthe incentive programs currently enforced is MIPS— Merit-Based IncentivePayment System.Who are e...
CHANGES ON MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN
3/17/2020
CHANGES ON MEDICARE COVERAGEOF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAINPreviously, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services did not cover acupuncture in their list of reimbursable medical procedures. After opening a national coverage determination (NCD) analysis to complete a thorough review,...
What to expect for 2020 MIPS
2/25/2020
Don't miss our free webinar about MIPS reporting 2020 on Wednesday, February 26, 3 PM EST.
Don't miss our webinar with Olga Khabinskay!
1/14/2020
Learn how to win your next contract negotiation with the insurance company lead by Olga Khabinskay. Tue, February 4, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Don't miss our free webinar about using iSmart EHR!
12/19/2019
Do you want to know more about using iSmart EHR? Don't miss our Free Webinar, presented by Ilya Mirolyubov, hold on January 9, 2020 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST.Learn more about Billing Details - Dashboard and Eligibility.
Don't miss our webinar on medical chart compliance tips on January 24, 2019!
1/9/2019
You will discover how to keep strong medical chart records. Check out our webinar from Olga and Liz.
Live Webinar with Our Host Olga Khabinskay, Join Us!
7/23/2014
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WCH Educates Graduating Residents
3/31/2014
Olga Khabinskay has been invited to speak by New York Hospitals to June graduates on the topic "Credentialing for the new graduates". With over 12 years of experience in credentialing, billing and office start up, Olga provides insight into business side of medicine. Most recently she spok...
WCH Speaking at Hospitals
2/27/2014
So far 3 seminars are set for educational credentialing presentation for residents at SUNY Downstate Hospital and at Beth Israel Hospital, this only the beginng of WCH exposure to the hospital.The dates and departments:February 27th at 12:00PM for the Pediatric Department at SUNY DownstateMarch 7th ...