Wiki Disclaimer for typographical errors?? - AAPC
Nov 7, 2013 · We are using Dragon speech recognition software to dictate in our EMR. There are sometimes typographical errors. One physician has begun to include a disclaimer of sorts at the conclusion of his note stating: "Note is dictated utilizing voice recognition software. Unfortunately this leads to occasional typographical errors.
Beware of Damaging Disclaimers : Reader Questions - AAPC
Sep 13, 2024 · Question: One of the physicians at our practice uses dictation software, and the vendor for the software suggested adding a disclaimer so patients know that the dictation software isn’t completely foolproof, and some inaccuracies may occur.
CPT® 2025 In Review - AAPC Knowledge Center
Dec 2, 2024 · Don’t let these code changes come as a surprise in January. Each year, updates to the CPT® codes are made to reflect advancements in medical procedures Don’t let these 2025 CPT code changes come as a surprise in January.
High-Risk Debridement Coding and Documentation - AAPC
Nov 1, 2024 · I think it would be helpful to have specific documentation around the proper way to measure a wound. Although the CPT book indicates surface area, you have providers trying to measure each side what I call the box method (left, right, front, and back) when measuring and adding that together as the total surface area they are debriding instead of the presumed way …
Match NDCs to HCPCS in a Snap - AAPC Knowledge Center
Dec 2, 2024 · Improve the accuracy of your drug coding with authoritative information. Every quarter, Medicare updates its crosswalk files that match national drug Improve the accuracy of your national drug codes (NDCs) with authoritative information.
CPT® 2024 Brings More E/M Changes - AAPC Knowledge Center
Sep 22, 2023 · Code descriptor revisions are about time. After the extensive changes CPT ® made to the evaluation and management (E/M) codes and guidelines over the last few years, you’ll be relieved to know that the E/M changes in CPT ® 2024 are minimal.
Expert Documentation & Coding Practices in the EMR
May 1, 2020 · Next came the rise of dictation and transcribed notes, and the rise in delays in getting the transcribed notes back into the chart (not to mention the increased cost.) Finally, all of the pieces came together, and we had the emergence of a full-fledged, honest-to-goodness electronic medical record (EMR).
Billing Lymphedema Compression Treatment in 2025 - AAPC
Aug 21, 2024 · The changes outlined in MM13286 instruct billers how to continue to correctly claim payment for compression bandaging systems used in lymphedema compression treatment and avoid denials due to duplicate payments.
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Wiki Documenting Date of Service on EHR - AAPC
Sep 25, 2012 · I have been stressing to my physicians about dictating the date of service on each medical record. One of our physicians "forgot" to dictate the date of service on 300 of his EHRs. Mind you these charges have not been coded or billed out (which is another issue). He asked me, would it be okay if...