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Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Can FQHCs bill for more than one visit on the same day per patient?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about double billing at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

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Are only physicians and other billing health care professionals allowed to enter or change diagnosis and procedure codes?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about entering a diagnosis and procedure code. 

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Myth or fact? “The Joint Commission made us do it”

Health care leaders often believe the accrediting body is responsible for requirements that can burden doctors. Learn the reality behind the rhetoric.

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Is advance care planning required at every Medicare patient visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about addressing advance care planning (ACP) at Medicare patient visits.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Are organizations only held accountable to Joint Commission standards?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about adherence to Joint Commission standards.

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Myth or fact? Chronic care management consent is required regularly

The AMA sets the record straight on the notion that physicians are required to obtain consent at regular intervals to continue chronic care management.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? The number of vital signs recorded affects billing

The AMA sets the record straight on recent Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code changes regarding E/M outpatient documentation and coding.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Myth or fact? Primary care physicians must review all test results

Emails with results for tests ordered by patients’ other physicians bog down primary care doctors’ inboxes. Are they required? Learn with the AMA.

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Administrative Burdens
Debunking Regulatory Myths