Final Part 1 Flashcards
EOB
Explanation of benefits: Comes with all reponses. Will explain how to contest a denial
ICD
International Classification of Diseases
No $
CPT
Current Procedural Terminology (1/1/05) E and M plus P and M Evaluation/Management Procedures (acu) and Modalities (other) \$\$$ 99 = office time
Modifier
- 25 for E and M code
- 50 for CPT code
6 min rule
E and M’s 6 min of evaluation of total 15 min
Physical Medicine Codes
CPT codes used by other practitioners
require modifier
HICF
Health Insurance Claim Form
Carrier Block
HICF upper right margin where you put insurance company’s address
Key for insurance taking practice
Verify patient’s coverage
2 types of major medical
covered: normal; copay and reimbursement
discount: have to give in network discount
4 Key ICD’s
Neck M54.2
Shoulder M25.519
LBP M54.5
Knee M25.569
E and M code
99203 and 99213
Moderate severity
30 minutes
CPT
Intitial E and M
99203 (Time spent) History Focused Eval Decision Making
Second E and M
99213
(Time spent)
Focused Eval
Decision Making
4 CPT Procedure Codes
97810 and 97811
97813 and 97814