What are HCCs?When we submit an insurance claim for a provided service, we will typically submit an ICD code that accurately describes the patients...
When Do You Extend Your Ophthalmoscopy?I was recently discussing extended ophthalmoscopy (EO) with a new graduate. I asked him if he ever encountered a situation in school...
Are You at Risk for an Audit?Would you rather watch or listen? Find the video blog here! One of the most common concerns providers express to me about coding is that...
Can I Bill Fundus Photography and Retinal OCT on the Same Day?Watch the video here. I get asked this question often, I have also read many opinions about it and the answer is yes... kind of. The more...
4 Reasons to Use QuestionnairesWatch the video for this weeks blog here! In our practice, short standardized questionnaires for common ocular conditions help us focus...
Something Old, Something New, Something...Billing and Coding Update: Watch the video here! I recently had a question about billing a new vs established patient that is not a...
Hey, what would you code...?Billing and Coding Update: Watch the video here. This is a question I received on Thursday morning last week from a trusted colleague. I...
Do you understand when to use a 99213 vs a 92012?This past week I was participating in a webinar on ocular surface disease. There was a component to the discussion on the prevalence of...
High Risk Meibomian Glands!Billing and Coding Update: This week I came across a few issues in practice and a few questions on ODs on Facebook where researching...