BDA provides consulting services to all types of Group Health Providers. Each specialty offers unique challenges and coding rules.: "Overlooking to regularly review and update all of your documentation templates__
review and update all of your documentation templates
The 4th common mistake occurs when your documentation templates are no longer capturing all services appropriately.
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Practice Management Consulting - AAOMS Supplier Marketplace
Practice Management Consulting - AAOMS Supplier Marketplace: "Bill Dunbar & Associates, Inc.
(2601 Fortune Circle East, Suite 301A Indianapolis, IN 46241)
317-247-8014:P"
(2601 Fortune Circle East, Suite 301A Indianapolis, IN 46241)
317-247-8014:P"
Vendors & Services: MGMA Buyer's Guide - Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC - MGMA
Vendors & Services: MGMA Buyer's Guide - Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC - MGMA: "Vendors & Services: MGMA Buyer's Guide
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Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC
Contact:David Dann
Phone: 800.783.8014
Web Site:Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC
Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC provides revenue management consulting services emphasizing documentation, coding and reimbursement initiatives. Since 1988, BDA has successfully assisted physicians to optimize their financial return from existing business by affecting net revenue per visit. A complimentary preliminary analysis quantifies the value BDA can bring to your practice."
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Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC
Contact:David Dann
Phone: 800.783.8014
Web Site:Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC
Bill Dunbar and Associates, LLC provides revenue management consulting services emphasizing documentation, coding and reimbursement initiatives. Since 1988, BDA has successfully assisted physicians to optimize their financial return from existing business by affecting net revenue per visit. A complimentary preliminary analysis quantifies the value BDA can bring to your practice."
Friday, May 30, 2008
Benefits from partnering with Bill Dunbar and Associates
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The preliminary analysis allows us to quantify the value we can bring to your practice through coding and revenue improvement.
N C H S - Pre-release Draft, June 2003, I C D, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM)
N C H S - Pre-release Draft, June 2003, I C D, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM): "July 2007 Release*
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification
(ICD-10-CM)
*Note: This release replaces the pre-release draft of June 2003.
These files linked below are the July 2007 release of the ICD-10-CM.
These files have been created by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), under authorization by the World Health Organization. See About ICD-10-CM for more details on the development of the ICD-10-CM.
Although this release of ICD-10-CM is now available for public viewing, the codes in ICD-10-CM are not currently valid for any purpose or use. Furthermore, there is not yet an anticipated implementation date for the ICD-10-CM. Updates to this draft are anticipated prior to implementation of ICD-10-CM.
No comments are being sought on the content of ICD-10-CM. Any typographical or other errors noted on this release may be reported to Amy Blum, e-mail alb8@cdc.gov."
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification
(ICD-10-CM)
*Note: This release replaces the pre-release draft of June 2003.
These files linked below are the July 2007 release of the ICD-10-CM.
These files have been created by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), under authorization by the World Health Organization. See About ICD-10-CM for more details on the development of the ICD-10-CM.
Although this release of ICD-10-CM is now available for public viewing, the codes in ICD-10-CM are not currently valid for any purpose or use. Furthermore, there is not yet an anticipated implementation date for the ICD-10-CM. Updates to this draft are anticipated prior to implementation of ICD-10-CM.
No comments are being sought on the content of ICD-10-CM. Any typographical or other errors noted on this release may be reported to Amy Blum, e-mail alb8@cdc.gov."
CPT Search License for AMA
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Medical Coding Tips
Medical Coding Tips: CPT - Current Procedure Technology
CPT Codes describe medical or psychiatric procedures performed by physicians and other health providers. The codes were developed by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to assist in the assignment of reimbursement amounts to providers by Medicare carriers. A growing number of managed care and other insurance companies, however, base their reimbursements on the values established by HCFA.
Category II Codes
HCPCS Codes
ICD Codes
CPT Codes describe medical or psychiatric procedures performed by physicians and other health providers. The codes were developed by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to assist in the assignment of reimbursement amounts to providers by Medicare carriers. A growing number of managed care and other insurance companies, however, base their reimbursements on the values established by HCFA.
Category II Codes
HCPCS Codes
ICD Codes
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Mrs. Rivera's Medical Billing and Coding Classes: What is ICD-9 and CPT Coding?
Mrs. Rivera's Medical Billing and Coding Classes: What is ICD-9 and CPT Coding?: "What is an ICD-9 code?(International Classification Of Disease)Icd-9 is a diagnosis. The diagnosis is the reason a patient is being seen. For example: a patient comes to see the doctor for a headache. The diagnosis would be headache. A number is assigned to this by a coder. They choose the appropriated diagnosis code from the ICD-9 book and code it on the encounter form.What is a CPT code?(Current Procedural Terminology)Cpt code is the procedure that is being done. Ex. A new patient comes in to see the doctor for the headache, the doctor examined the patient. The cpt code would be a new office visit. The coder would then choose the appropriate cpt code from the CPT book and code it on the encounter form. Examples 99201-99205 are new office visit codes in the cpt book. Depending on how long the patient was seen determines the level and should be done by a certified coder or someone who has experience.What is an encounter form?"
AMA CPT® (Current Procedural Terminology)
AMA CPT® (Current Procedural Terminology): "CPT® Process
Did you ever wonder how a CPT code becomes a code? Learn about how CPT codes are maintained, the committees involved, or request a new code or change an existing CPT code. See the schedule of Editorial Panel meetings, RUC meetings, and deadlines for submission of CPT applications for each CPT book Production cycle on the CPT/RUC Calendar.
CPT® Changes 2009 Workshop
Brought to you by the American Medical Association (AMA), this one-of-a-kind full day workshop gives you the insider's view to the process, rationale and application for numerous changes to CPT 2009.
CPT® Code Information and Education
Learn about the early release of CPT codes and the annual CPT educational symposium. View the new codes scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2007. Use the CPT Errata to bring yourself up-to-date on corrections to your CPT books. If you want to test your coding skills, go to Online Education to earn up to 3 Continuing Medical Education credits.
CPT Products and Services
Information on AMA's CPT Products and Services. Downloadable copies of the CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS files are available for purchase."
Did you ever wonder how a CPT code becomes a code? Learn about how CPT codes are maintained, the committees involved, or request a new code or change an existing CPT code. See the schedule of Editorial Panel meetings, RUC meetings, and deadlines for submission of CPT applications for each CPT book Production cycle on the CPT/RUC Calendar.
CPT® Changes 2009 Workshop
Brought to you by the American Medical Association (AMA), this one-of-a-kind full day workshop gives you the insider's view to the process, rationale and application for numerous changes to CPT 2009.
CPT® Code Information and Education
Learn about the early release of CPT codes and the annual CPT educational symposium. View the new codes scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2007. Use the CPT Errata to bring yourself up-to-date on corrections to your CPT books. If you want to test your coding skills, go to Online Education to earn up to 3 Continuing Medical Education credits.
CPT Products and Services
Information on AMA's CPT Products and Services. Downloadable copies of the CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS files are available for purchase."
Testimonials
Testimonials: "Testimonials*
Our physicians embraced (BDA) as they saw their cash flow improving for the work they were doing.
No physician likes to work all day long and have to see more and more patients only to get paid less and less. Dunbar was able to show us how we could see the same number of patients and actually get paid what we were supposed to be getting paid.
In this business, if you don’t get rid of the waste, then you just can’t make the margins work; (BDA) has been very instrumental in teaching us how to do this ourselves.
Our physicians embraced (BDA) as they saw their cash flow improving for the work they were doing.
No physician likes to work all day long and have to see more and more patients only to get paid less and less. Dunbar was able to show us how we could see the same number of patients and actually get paid what we were supposed to be getting paid.
In this business, if you don’t get rid of the waste, then you just can’t make the margins work; (BDA) has been very instrumental in teaching us how to do this ourselves.
About Bill Dunbar and Associates
About Bill Dunbar and Associates: "From its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bill Dunbar and Associates provides revenue growth strategies to medical professionals and hospitals throughout the United States. BDA’s team of healthcare professionals and certified coders increases the medical reimbursement to its clients by helping them improve the accuracy of their clinical documentation, billing, and coding solutions.
Every Client Benefits
Every client benefits in the short term from BDA’s ongoing education services which include staff training, physician coaching, and coding support.
Long-Term Benefit
The long term benefit of BDA’s 20+ years experience often results in its clients gaining increased revenue, improved compliance, and continued growth."
Every Client Benefits
Every client benefits in the short term from BDA’s ongoing education services which include staff training, physician coaching, and coding support.
Long-Term Benefit
The long term benefit of BDA’s 20+ years experience often results in its clients gaining increased revenue, improved compliance, and continued growth."
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