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Coding
Beginning and advanced medical coding resources for physicians and office staff, including resources pertaining to ICD-10 billing codes, videos, forms, and tools.
- Summary of Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule 2021
- COVID-19 Diagnosis and Testing Codes
- Telehealth Coding and Billing Guidance
- E&M Documentation by Ancillary Staff (beginning 2019)
- Advanced Care Planning
- Coding 201 Video (14:27): This recording provides an overview of code development and the CPT and RUC process.
- Medically Unlikely and Correct Coding Initiative Edits
- 2013 Changes in Application of Medically Unlikely Edits
- Transitional Care Management (TCM) Codes
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- Transitional Care Management Coding Video (8:00): This recording provides background information on these new medical codes and tips on how to successfully bill for this code.
- TCM Code Denials
- Chronic Care Management Tool Kit
- CMS' Chronic Care Management Services Fact Sheet
- Coding and Billing for Internists' Services: Challenges and Opportunities
Tools and Forms
- Coding for Internists: The Basics (login required)
- Evaluation and Management Service Codes: Selecting and Documenting Appropriate Levels of Service
- How to Complete a Coding Audit
- Patient Care Documentation Forms
- Billing & Coding Adult Immunizations
- Understanding the RUC Survey
- Template for Physician Letter for Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)
- Clinical Chart Abstraction Tool
Medicare Web-Based Education Tools
- CMS Provider Minutes These short video tips can help practices properly submit claims with sufficient documentation in order to receive correct payment the first time.
- CMS Web-based Training (WBT) Courses Includes documents and quizzes on topics such as medical coding and billing, avoiding fraud and abuse, and more. Courses may be started and continued at any time. CME credit provided for on-line format courses. Under "Related Links" click "Web-Based Training (WBT) Courses" to register and access site.
Advocacy
- Where We Stand: Medicare Issues and Health Plan Insurance Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Review billing and coding issues that are important to internists.
ICD-10
For ICD-10 resources, deadlines, codes and more, visit ACP's dedicated ICD-10 resource page.