Code Compliantly But Differently

DAVID STERN, MD (Practice Velocity) Q.I have been told that I can get credit for a complete review of systems (at least 10 systems) by simply noting positive findings in certain systems and then noting “all other systems negative.” A.This is, indeed, a general CMS “guideline,” but two Medicare carriers have issued contradictory guidelines. TrailBlazer Health Enterprises (Medicare carrier for Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Texas) and Wisconsin Physicians Services (Medicare carrier …

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