| Spine in ’09; Reverse the Decline
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|  As we closed the year 2008 and moved into 2009, there were many issues on our minds. There have been insurance guideline changes, talks of healthcare reform, and the most important concern is the current state of the US economy and how it will affect you and your practice.
Editorial By: Barbara Cataletto, MBA, CPC
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| A DIFFERENT KIND OF BACKBONE: Tips for Negotiating with Everyone
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 Tom has had Taking Care insurance company as his provider for a number of years. Recently, Taking Care was bought out by a larger entity, called Watch Your Step Insurance.
Editorial by: Dr. Joshua N. Weiss |
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| KEEPING INTERNAL CODING REVIEWS FROM BEING USED AGAINST YOU
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Chart
reviews are now a fundamental part of clinic operations. At a minimum,
these reviews should verify that documentation for Evaluation and
Management (“E&M”) services satisfies the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) documentation guidelines. Editorial by: David Glaser |
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| WHAT YOU MUST KEEP IN MIND BEFORE YOU BILL A CONSULT
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Although spine specialists may use the term “consultation” to refer to any visit with a patient, your insurers may see things differently. Editorial by: Torrey Kim, CPC |
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