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Medicare Patient with Secondary Insurance
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Medicare Patient with Secondary Insurance

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

If a Medicare patient has a secondary, supplemental insurance that our practice does not participate with, how should this be handled?
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Fractures, Dislocations, Casts, and Splints
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Fractures, Dislocations, Casts, and Splints

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Fractures, Dislocations, Casts, and Splints
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Bill for Correction of a Hammertoe Deformity
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Bill for Correction of a Hammertoe Deformity

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

What is the most appropriate way(s) to bill for the correction of a hammertoe deformity?
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Level of E/M Service in the Emergency Department
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Level of E/M Service in the Emergency Department

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Level of E/M Service in the Emergency Department
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Appeals Process for Medicare
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Appeals Process for Medicare

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Can you please explain the appeals process for Medicare?
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How are the FX and FY Modifiers Used?
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How are the FX and FY Modifiers Used?

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

How are the FX and FY modifiers used?
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New Bunionectomy Language
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New Bunionectomy Language

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Effective January 1, 2024, there will be changes to the definitions/descriptions of the CPT codes for Correction of Hallux Valgus deformities.
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Update for the Appropriate Use of the JZ Modifier
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Update for the Appropriate Use of the JZ Modifier

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

The JZ modifier will show Medicare if providers are using pharmaceuticals efficiently by identifying the amount of unused and discarded drugs from single-dose containers or single-use packages. One way to remember the correct use of these drugs is waste vs zero-waste.
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“RAC” Audit
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“RAC” Audit

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Can you please explain what a “RAC” audit is?
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Hallux Valgus Correction CPT
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Hallux Valgus Correction CPT

by Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

Can a hallux valgus correction CPT code be billed if the medial aspect of the head of the 1st metatarsal is not removed?
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