May/June 2017 | coding For Retina
Coding for Intraocular Foreign Body Removal
These tips may help ease billing woes.
Riva Lee Asbell
March 2017 | coding For Retina
Perils of the Eye Codes
Three common coding dangers can be avoided with a basic understanding of the rules and requirements.
Riva Lee Asbell
January/February 2017 | coding For Retina
New Uses of the 7th Character in ICD-10-CM Coding
A review of changes that take effect this year.
Riva Lee Asbell
November/December 2016 | coding For Retina
ICD-10-CM and CPT Changes in 2017
Revised and new codes abound for next year. Make sure your practice is up to speed.
Riva Lee Asbell
October 2016 | coding For Retina
Modifiers and Indicators in Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing: a Compendium
A comprehensive review of common modifiers, indicators, and descriptors used in the payment of diagnostic tests.
Riva Lee Asbell
September 2016 | coding For Retina
Anterior Segment Surgery by Posterior Segment Surgeons
Coding clues for surgical procedures with some element of anterior segment involvement.
Riva Lee Asbell
July/August 2016 | coding For Retina
A Potpourri of Complicated Surgical Coding Cases
These coding tips and examples can help minimize common problems related to claim denials.
Riva Lee Asbell
May/June 2016 | coding For Retina
An Analysis of CMS Retina Utilization Statistics
Recent changes in reimbursement will likely lead to changes in utilization.
Riva Lee Asbell
April 2016 | coding For Retina
Physician Supervision Conundrums
Making sense of “incident to” services and diagnostic tests.
Riva Lee Asbell
March 2016 | coding For Retina
Troubleshooting the 7th Character
A primer on using A, D, and S characters in ICD-10-CM vitreoretinal coding.
Riva Lee Asbell
November/December 2015 | coding For Retina
Medical Necessity for AMD Diagnostic Testing
Tips on billing for OCT and fundus photography.
Riva Lee Asbell
October 2015 | coding For Retina
Same-Day Office Visits and Surgery: Getting Paid
Information to help make sense of coding and reimbursement nuances in billing for preoperative office visits and related procedures.
Riva Lee Asbell