PowerWeekend in Waikiki

feeds@yuku.com (Liz CoModerator) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:41 GMT

November 14-15, 2009

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Training Tip - Modifiers

feeds@yuku.com (Steve Verno) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:17:27 GMT

What is a modifier? Simply put, it is a two digit code that is used to inform the insurance company that a service was performed but something else happened during the visit. A modifier doesnt change the service being reported. For example: A patient comes in with back pain and during the visit the patient says, Oh by the way, I have a splinter in my big toe. So the doctor looks and lo-and-behold there is a wooden splinter the size of a sequoia tree. The doctor removes the splinter....

CEU's

feeds@yuku.com (Chennai coder) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:30:36 GMT

Hi All,

I am a certified coder from INDIA, and I have been asked by AAPC that they need to verify my CEU's and asked me to submit.I have submitted all the documents which they asked, but In the CEU's, which I submitted, there are 5-6 CEU's which are invalid because the dates for those are prior to my certification date, as I am not aware of my CEU policy.

So please tell me whether they will be asking me to submit again the valid CEU's after verifying those...

MediGap

feeds@yuku.com (Liz CoModerator) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:05:39 GMT

Anyone interested in learning more about MediGap please read:

REMINDER NOTICE!
My Health. My Medicare. Audio-conference training session today.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EDT

Topic: Medigap

Subject matter experts will present a refresher on Medigap, share relevant...

Medical Billing and Coding Conference

feeds@yuku.com (Liz CoModerator) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:39:01 GMT

Hi All -

It's nice to be home after the long audit.

Each of our members should know about the conference in May but for those of you who don't - The Medical Association of Billers is working with CollaborateMD to put on a conference in Orlando, Florida...

Physician Survey

feeds@yuku.com (Liz CoModerator) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:32:24 GMT

We have been asked by MedLearn Matters to have provider offices complete the survey below. Once completed please email to Mike Thorsen at: mthorsen@rx2000.org

To copy the survey highlight the form below and click on (this copies the form). Then open your word processor or new email message and click on (this pastes the form in the document). You can now go to the boxes and type in your answers....

MedLearn Matters

feeds@yuku.com (Liz CoModerator) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:18:11 GMT

We have been asked by MedLearn Matters to let everyone know of the wonderful FREE resource they offer.

Would you like to stay informed of the educational products from the Medicare Learning Network (MLN)? If so, you can join the MLN Education Products mailing list, which will deliver the latest information about new and revised MLN products, right to your inbox. Here's how to join:

The importance of certification & Market Now!

feeds@yuku.com (sporty981) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:50:02 GMT
This topic was started so we can discuss having worthwhile credentials after your name.

Right now is an excellent time to market your services and also secure a good stable career in medical billing.

With the economy the way it is now if you are a billing service you are at a premium, practices are forced to cut down on employees and seek outside help. If you have experience and credentials in front of your name it adds credibility to your commitment and knowledge of your...

Continuing Education