Billing Codes
Which code do you use for an initial appointment
99492
Besides our note stating what we did, what should be included in an initial session note
informed consent, preliminary care plan
when asking for med request from psych, what info should they have to make a decision?
current and past meds, what worked and didn't, any physical health problems, current symptoms they have and how it's impairing day to day, and any screenings done
how many diagnosis can you put for a patient?
as many as they qualify
which insurance currently doesn't reimburse for cocm
dmba
which code do you use when doing a second visit in a month?
99494
if doing a telehealth visit, what needs to be included in the note
blurb on telehealth visit was conducted, how patient was identified and location, emergency contact info
how do you stay on top of notes so you don't get too far behind?
open discussion
who is the best supervisor you've ever had?
uh, clearly me!!
in order to qualify for quarterly bonus, what are the requirements and in what order?
neuroflow, ceu, avg patients seen
true or false, you can use 99492/99493 in the same month
false
what screening was done, results, and interpretation
if office interrupts your session saying there's a crisis patient, how should you respond and what should you do?
talk to staff outside of your room, let them know you'll finish up your session in x amount of time, and find out where the patient is you need to see
besides referrals, how else can the care coordinator help you
doing spot checks on patients, helping schedule patients when we can't get a hold of them.....
if having a hard time seeing daily avg of 7, what can YOU do during the day
talk with providers and Ma and office manager, attend provider or staff meetings, scrub schedule of providers
how often should i use 99494 in a month
1-2 max
which is better, vague or specific diganosis and why?
specific
how often should you walk around the whole office in a day?
first thing in the morning to greet everyone, and in the afternoon at some point
how else can you show your personality at the clinics?
open answers
what makes your day fun?
open discussion
what if i see someone only one time in a month, which code would i use?
99493
what is the minimal time we need to put in our note for each code?
99492-36 min
99493-31
99494 - 20
when patient no shows for an appt, what should you do?
call and text them, see if you can see the patient right then on the phone if appropriate, reschedule for soonest appt when needed
what do you love about this job?
besides me...
how do you decide which provider should be assigned to your note?
this better be a good answer or no points for you!!!