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1 Office of Billing Compliance 2015 Coding, Billing and Documentation Program Department of Psychiatry
2 2015 Code Changes 2
3 Psychotherapy Services Added to Telehealth Procedure codes added to the list of telehealth services for 2015 : Psychoanalysis (90845), Family psychotherapy without the patient (90846) and Family psychotherapy with the patient (90847). In its comment letter APAPO endorsed this change as a way of making these services more accessible for beneficiaries in remote areas. Medicare s specific telehealth requirements must be met in order to be reimbursed for telehealth services. Communication by telephone does not qualify as telehealth.
4 New Code CPT and Revision Guide Your Behavioral Assessment Coding With These Quick Tips - Published on Tue, Feb 10, 2015 One Big Revision Pairs With A Big Addition CPT revised the often-used code 96110, and debuted new code effective Jan. 1. These codes are now defined as follows: Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument Brief emotional/behavioral assessment [eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale], with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument 4
5 New Code CPT and Revision Rationale: CPT established as a way to report the service associated with administering a standardized behavioral and emotional assessment instrument, including a depression inventory or ADHD scale. The assessment service helps identify previouslyundetected emotional and behavioral conditions in any age of patients, Pillsbury said. Physician interprets test: The individual administering the assessment explains the purpose of the instrument to the patient and/or family member and explains the response choices, scores the instrument, records the results, and delivers the results to the physician, the AMA says in CPT Changes: The physician then interprets the results and explains them to the patient and/or his family. 5
6 New Code CPT and Revision Example: CPT Changes: 2015 example of in clinical use: An 8-year-old patient reports a history of short attention span, inability to sit through a meal at home, and impulsive comments and actions. For the past six months, he has been irritable and has refused to cooperate both at home and at school. A parent version of a behavior assessment system for children is administered to his mother and scored. The medical provider explains the results to the mother and notes results in the medical record. A teacher s version of the behavior assessment tool is sent to the child s teacher for additional input and a follow-up appointment is scheduled to review the teacher s responses and discuss diagnosis and treatment options. How this differs from 96110: The revision of clarifies that it now describes an assessment that is focused on identification of childhood and adolescent development levels (eg, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive level, receptive/expressive and pragmatic language abilities, neuropsychological areas [attention, memory, executive functions] and social interaction abilities) rather than behavioral or emotional status, using a standardized instrument. 6
7 New Code CPT and Revision Which test applies? Unfortunately, CPT does not list which specific tests apply to each code : Examples include (but are not limited to) the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ), the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT) and the Parents Evaluation of Development Status (PEDS) : Examples include (but are not limited to) the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2 or PHQ-9) and the Beck Youth Inventory. Payment $5.6 for 96127, while pays almost double that this year. 7
8 Coding Psych Services
9 Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation CPT & With Medical Evaluation CPT A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is performed, which includes the assessment of the patient's psychosocial history, current mental status, review, and ordering of diagnostic studies followed by appropriate treatment recommendations. In 90792, additional medical services such as physical examination and prescription of pharmaceuticals are provided in addition to the diagnostic evaluation. Interviews and communication with family members or other sources are included in these codes. 9
10 Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation CPT With Medical Evaluation CPT The evaluation must include: Reason for referral / presenting problem Prior psychological history, including therapy Other pertinent medical, social and family history Clinical observations and mental status examination Present evaluation Diagnosis Recommendations Signature of provider of service The evaluation may include Communication with family or other sources, Ordering and medical interpretation of laboratory tests and other medical diagnostic studies, as appropriate. Use of interactive tools or techniques 10
11 Individual Psychotherapy Psychotherapy time includes face-to-face time spent with the patient and/or family member and are not site specific 9082, Psychotherapy, 0 minutes 9084, Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 9087, Psychotherapy, 60 minutes Interactive psychotherapy is reported using the appropriate psychotherapy code along with the interactive complexity add-on code 9082 plus 90875, Psychotherapy, 0 minutes with interactive complexity add-on 9084 plus 90875, Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with interactive complexity add-on 9087 plus 90875, Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with interactive complexity add-on 11
12 Psychotherapy with E/M Services If Psychotherapy is provided in addition to the E/M use the Psychotherapy add-on codes The psychotherapy add-on codes +908 (0 min.), (45 min.), or +9088(60 min.) can be billed with the following E/M codes: Outpatient, established patient: Subsequent hospital care: If no E/M services are provided, use the appropriate psychotherapy code (9082, 9084, 9087) 12
13 Psychotherapy with E/M Services Psychotherapy with E/M reported by selecting the appropriate E/M service code (99xxx series) and the appropriate psychotherapy add-on code The E/M code is selected on the basis of the site of service and the key elements performed The psychotherapy add-on code is selected on the basis of the time spent providing psychotherapy and does not include any of the time spent providing E/M services If no E/M services are provided, use the appropriate psychotherapy code (9082, 9084, 9087) 1
14 Psychotherapy for Crisis Crisis Psychotherapy 9089, Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes (0-74 minutes) , Psychotherapy for crisis each additional 0 minutes Crisis Psychotherapy is an urgent assessment and history of a crisis state, a mental status exam, and a disposition. The treatment includes psychotherapy, mobilization of resources to defuse the crisis and restore safety, and implementation of psychotherapeutic interventions to minimize the potential for psychological trauma. The presenting problem is typically life threatening or complex and requires immediate attention to a patient in high distress. 14
15 Pharmacologic Management Psychiatrists should use the appropriate E/M service code (99xxx) to report Pharmacologic Management. 15
16 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (includes necessary monitoring) Indications: Major depressive episode and/or major depressive disorder that meet the criteria according to the DSM-IV. Depression with acute suicide risk, extreme agitation, or unresponsive to pharmacological therapy. Bipolar illness with either mania or depression where medications are ineffective or not tolerated, or severe mania presenting a safety risk to the patient or to others. Intolerance to the side effects of antidepressant medication or to antidepressant or psychotropic medications that pose a particular medical risk. When rapid resolution of depression is necessary, e.g., the patient is acutely suicidal or physically compromised, and the time factor to achieve maximal effectiveness of antidepressants or mood stabilizers places the patient at immediate risk to health or safety. Inability to medically tolerate maintenance medication. Catatonia Acute schizophrenia, or severe, life-threatening psychoses, which have not responded to, or cannot be treated with short term, high dose tranquilization. When continuation of ECT treatments is necessary to sustain remission or to sustain significant improvement. 16
17 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Documentation should include, but is not limited to, the following: History and Physical Examination. Medical record containing established psychiatric diagnosis according to the DSM-IV. Medical records containing the patient s evaluation and management findings and treatments with relevant clinical signs, symptoms, and/or abnormal diagnostic/lab tests. The clinical record should further indicate changes/alterations and response or nonresponse to medical management or treatment of the patient s condition and reflect the continued need and appropriateness of ECT based on psychiatrist s ongoing assessment and mental status examination of the patient during the course of treatments. It is understood that any diagnostic and clinical information submitted and presented in the medical record must substantiate that the components of the procedure performed and billed were actually performed. Procedure Record. 17
18 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Utilization Guidelines Tests for screening purposes that are performed in the absence of signs, symptoms, complaints, or personal history of disease or injury will be considered non-covered. Exams required by insurance companies, business establishments, government agencies, or other third parties, without rationale for necessity will be denied. Tests that are not reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury are not covered according to the statute. Failure to provide documentation of the medical necessity of tests will result in denial of claims. 18
19 Acupuncture Acupuncture, 1 or more needles; without electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient Acupuncture, 1 or more needles; without electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient, with re-insertion of needle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Time MUST be documented Not covered by Medicare 19
20 Neuropsychological Testing NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (EG, HALSTEAD-REITAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL BATTERY, WECHSLER MEMORY SCALES AND WISCONSIN CARD SORTING TEST), PER HOUR OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST S OR PHYSICIAN S TIME, BOTH FACE-TO-FACE TIME ADMINISTERING TESTS TO THE PATIENT AND TIME INTERPRETING THESE TEST RESULTS AND PREPARING THE REPORT The psychological/neuropsychological testing codes should not be reported by the treating physician for only reading the testing report or explaining the results to the patient or family. Payment for these services is included in the payment for other services rendered to the patient, such as evaluation and management services. Psychological and neuropsychological testing codes should be reported by the performing provider (i.e., clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, or physician) who administered the test. Testing conducted when no mental illness/disability is suspected would be considered screening and would not be covered by Medicare. Non-specific behaviors that do not suggest the possibility of mental illness or disability are not an acceptable indication for testing. 20
21 Neuropsychological Testing Documentation Requirements The medical record must indicate testing is necessary as an aid in the diagnosis and therapeutic planning. The record must show the tests performed, scoring and interpretation, as well as the time involved for services that are timebased. The medical record should include all of the following information: Reason for referral. Tests administered, scoring/interpretation, and time involved. Present evaluation. Time Diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis that was the basis for the testing if no mental/neurocognitive illness was found). Recommendations for interventions, if necessary. Identity of person performing service. 21
22 Neuropsychological Testing Psychological testing/neuropsychological testing may require four (4) to six (6) hours to perform (including administration, scoring, and interpretation.) If the testing is done over several days, the testing time should be combined and reported all on the last date of service. Supporting documentation in the medical record must be present to justify the medical necessity and hours tested per patient per evaluation. If the testing time exceeds eight (8) hours, medical necessity for the extended testing should be documented in the report. Use of such tests when mental or neurocognitive illness is not suspected would be a screening procedure not covered by Medicare. Each test performed must be medically necessary. Therefore, standardized batteries of tests are not acceptable unless each test in the battery is medically necessary. Routine re-evaluation of chronically disabled patients that is not required for a diagnosis or continued treatment is not medically necessary. 22
23 Documentation in the EHR - EMR 2
24 Volume of Documentation vs Medical Necessity Annually OIG publishes it "targets" for the upcoming year. Included is EHR Focus and for practitioners could include: Pre-populated Templates and Cutting/Pasting Documentation containing inaccurate or incomplete or not provided information in the medical record REMEMBER: More volume is not always better in the medical record, especially in the EMR with potential for cutting/pasting, copy forward, predefined templates and pre-defined E/M fields. Ensure the billed code is reflective of the actual service provided on the DOS only. 24
25 General Principals of Documentation All documentation must be legible to all readers. Complete and timely Including signature Addendum: Dated and timed day added Practitioner has direct knowledge is true and accurate. 25
26 Inpatient, Outpatient and Consultations Evaluation and Management E/M Documentation and Coding 26
27 New vs Established Patient for E/M Outpatient Office and Preventive Medicine What is the definition of "new patient" for billing E/M services? New patient" is a patient who has not received any professional services, i.e., E/M service or other face-to-face service (e.g., surgical procedure) from the physician or physician group practice (same physician specialty) within the previous three years. An interpretation of a diagnostic test, reading an x-ray or EKG etc., (billed with a -26 modifier ) in the absence of an E/M service or other face-to-face service with the patient does not affect the designation of a new patient. 27
28 E/M Key Components History (H) - Subjective information Examination (E) - Objective information Medical Decision Making (MDM) The assessment, plan and patient risk The billable service is determined by the combination of these key components. All Key Components are required to be documented for all E/M services. For coding the E/M level New OP and initial IP require all components to be met or exceeded and Established OP and subsequent IP require 2 of key components to be met or exceeded. When downcoded for medical necessity on audit, it is often determined that documented H and E exceeded what was deemed necessary for the visit (MDM.) 28
29 Elements of an E/M History The extent of information gathered for history is dependent upon clinical judgment and nature of the presenting problem. Documentation of the patient s history includes some or all of the following elements: Chief Complaint (CC) and History of Present Illness (HPI) are required to be documented for every patient for every visit Review of Systems (ROS) WHY IS THE PATIENT BEING SEEN TODAY Past Family, Social History (PFSH) 29
30 History of Present Illness (HPI) A KEY to Support Medical Necessity to in addition to MDM Chronological description of the development of the patient s present illness or reason for the encounter from the first sign and/or symptom or from the previous encounter to the present or the status of chronic conditions being treated at this visit. The HPI must be performed and documented by a provider in order to be counted towards the level of service billed. NEVER DOCUMENT PATIENT HERE FOR FOLLOW-UP WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF REASON FOR FOLLOW- UP. This would not qualify as a CC or HPI. 0
31 Focus on the Present Illness or Reason for the Encounter
32 HPI Status of chronic conditions being managed at visit Just listing the chronic conditions is a medical history Their status must be addressed for HPI coding OR Documentation of the HPI applicable elements relative to the diagnosis or signs/symptoms being managed at visit Location Quality Severity Duration Timing Context Modifying factors Associated signs and symptoms 2
33 Review of Systems (ROS) Constitutional Eyes Respiratory Ears, nose, mouth, throat Cardiovascular Musculoskeletal Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Psychiatric Integumentary Neurologic Allergy/Immunology Endocrine Hematologic/Lymphatic ROS is an inventory of specific body systems in the process of taking a history from the patient. The ROS is designed to bring out clinical symptoms which the patient may have overlooked or forgotten. In theory, the ROS may illuminate the diagnosis by eliciting information which the patient may not perceive as being important enough to mention to the physician relative to the reason for the visit.
34 Past, Family, and/or Social History (PFSH) Past history: The patient s past medical experience with illnesses, surgeries, & treatments. May also include review of current medications, allergies, age appropriate immunization status Family history: May include a review of medical events in the patient s family, such as hereditary diseases, that may place a patient at risk or Specific diseases related to problems identified in the Chief Compliant, HPI, or ROS Social history: May include age appropriate review of past and current activities, marital status and/or living arrangements, use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco, education and military service. Record Past/Family/Social History (PFSH) appropriately considering the clinical circumstance of the encounter. Extensive PFSH is unnecessary for lower-level services. Don't use the term "non-contributory for coding a level of E/M 4
35 Psychiatry 1997 Exam 4 TYPES OF EXAMS Problem Focused (PF) Expanded Problem Focused (EPF) Detailed (D) Comprehensive (C) Axis I. Psychiatric d/o including Substance abuse Axis II. Personality d/o and developmental disorders Axis III. Medical Problems 5
36 Constitutional MS Psychiatric PSYCH Examination Measurement of any three of the following seven vital signs: 1) sitting or standing blood pressure, 2) supine blood pressure, ) pulse rate and regularity, 4) respiration, 5) temperature, 6) height, 7) weight (May be measured and recorded by ancillary staff) General appearance of patient (eg, development, nutrition, body habitus, deformities, attention to grooming) Assessment of muscle strength and tone (eg, flaccid, cog wheel, spastic) with notation of any atrophy and abnormal movements Examination of gait and station Description of speech including: rate; volume; articulation; coherence; and spontaneity with notation of abnormalities (eg, perseveration, paucity of language) Description of thought processes including: rate of thoughts; content of thoughts (eg, logical vs. illogical, tangential); abstract reasoning; and computation Description of associations (eg, loose, tangential, circumstantial, intact) Description of abnormal or psychotic thoughts including: hallucinations; delusions; preoccupation with violence; homicidal or suicidal ideation; and obsessions Description of the patient s judgment (eg, concerning everyday activities and social situations) and insight (eg, concerning psychiatric condition) Complete mental status examination including: Orientation to time, place and person Recent and remote memory Attention span and concentration Language (eg, naming objects, repeating phrases) Fund of knowledge (eg, awareness of current events, past history, vocabulary) Mood and affect (eg, depression, anxiety, agitation, hypomania, lability)
37 1995 and 1997 Exam Definitions 7 Problem Focused (PF): 99212, 99201, =Specialty and GMS: 1-5 elements identified by bullet. Expanded Problem Focused (EPF): 9921, 99202, =Specialty and GMS: At least 6 elements identified by bullet. Detailed (D): 99214, 9920, 992, =Specialty: At least 9 elements identified by bullet for psyc Comprehensive (C): 99215, 99204, 99205, 99222, =Specialty: All elements with bullet in shaded areas and at least 1 in non-shaded area.
38 Medical Decision Making DOCUMENT EVERYTHING THAT EFFECTS YOUR SERVICE!! Exchange of clinically reasonable and necessary information and the use of this information in the clinical management of the patient Step 1: Number of possible diagnosis and/or the number of management options. Step 2: Step : Amount and/or complexity of data reviewed, diagnostic tests, and/or other information that must be obtained, reviewed, and analyzed. The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality with the patient s problem(s), diagnostic procedure(s), and/or possible management options. Note: The 2 most complex elements out of will determine the overall level of MDM 8
39 MDM Step 1: # Dx & Tx Options Number of Diagnosis or Treatment Options Identify Each That Effects Patient Care For The DOS Problem(s) Status Number Points Results Self-limited or minor (stable, improved or worsening) Max=2 1 Est. Problem (to examiner) stable, improved 1 Est. Problem (to examiner) worsening 2 New problem (to examiner); no additional workup planned Max=1 New prob. (To examiner); additional workup planned Total 4 1 POINT: E- 2, NEW-1,2 IP Level 1 2 POINTS: E-, NEW- IP Level 1 POINTS: E-4, NEW-4 IP Level 2 4 POINTS: E-5. NEW-5 IP Level 9
40 MDM Step 2: Amt. & Complexity of Data Amount and/or Complexity of Data Reviewed Total the points 40 REVIEWED DATA Points Review and/or order of clinical lab tests 1 Review and/or order of tests in the radiology section of CPT 1 Review and/or order of tests in the medicine section of CPT 1 Discussion of test results with performing physician 1 Decision to obtain old records and/or obtain history from someone other than patient Review and summarization of old records and/or obtaining history from someone other than patient and/or discussion of case with another health care provider Independent visualization of image, tracing or specimen itself (not simply review of report). Total POINT: E- 2, NEW-1,2 IP Level 1 2 POINTS: E-, NEW- IP Level 1 POINTS: E-4, NEW-4 IP Level 2 4 POINTS: E-5. NEW-5 IP Level 40
41 MDM Step : Risk Table for Complication The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is based on the risks associated with the presenting problem(s), the diagnostic procedure(s), and the possible management options. DG: Comorbidities/underlying diseases or other factors that increase the complexity of medical decision making by increasing the risk of complications, morbidity, and/or mortality should be documented. Risk is assessed based on the risk to the patient between present visit and the NEXT time the patient will be seen by billing provider or risk for planned intervention. 41
42 Presenting Problem Diagnostic Procedure(s) Ordered Management Options Selected Min One self-limited / minor problem Low 2 or more self-limited/minor problems 1 stable chronic illness (controlled HTN) Acute uncomplicated illness / injury (simple sprain) Mod 1 > chronic illness, mod. Exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment 2 or more chronic illnesses Undiagnosed new problem w/uncertain prognosis Acute illness w/systemic symptoms (colitis) Acute complicated injury Labs requiring venipuncture CXR EKG/ECG UA Physiologic tests not under stress (PFT) MDM Step : Risk Non-CV imaging studies (barium enema) Superficial needle biopsies Labs requiring arterial puncture Skin biopsies Physiologic tests under stress (stress test) Diagnostic endoscopies w/out risk factors Deep incisional biopsies CV imaging w/contrast, no risk factors (arteriogram, cardiac cath) Obtain fluid from body cavity (lumbar puncture) Rest Elastic bandages Gargles Superficial dressings OTC meds Minor surgery w/no identified risk factors PT, OT IV fluids w/out additives Prescription meds Minor surgery w/identified risk factors Elective major surgery w/out risk factors Therapeutic nuclear medicine IV fluids w/additives Closed treatment, FX / dislocation w/out manipulation High 1 > chronic illness, severe exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment Acute or chronic illnesses that may pose threat to life or bodily function (acute MI) Abrupt change in neurologic status (TIA, seizure) CV imaging w/contrast, w/risk factors Cardiac electrophysiological tests Diagnostic endoscopies w/risk factors 42 Elective major surgery w/risk factors Emergency surgery Parenteral controlled substances Drug therapy monitoring for toxicity DNR
43 Draw a line down any column with 2 or circles to identify the type of decision making in that column. Otherwise, draw a line down the column with the 2 nd circle from the left. After completing this table, which classifies complexity, circle the type of decision making within the appropriate grid. Final Result for Complexity A Number diagnoses or treatment options < 1 Minimal 2 Limited Multiple > 4 Extensive B Highest Risk Minimal Low Moderate High C Amount and complexity of data < 1 Minimal or low 2 Limited Multiple > 4 Extensive Type of decision making STRAIGHT- FORWARD LOW COMPLEX. MODERATE COMPLEX. HIGH COMPLEX. 4
44 Using Time to Code Counseling /Coordinating Care (CCC) Time shall be considered for coding an E/M in lieu of H-E-MDM when > 50% of the total billable practitioner visit time is CCC. Time is only Face-to-face for OP setting. Coding based on time is generally the exception for coding. It is typically used when there is a significant exacerbation or change in the patient s condition, non-compliance with the treatment/plan or counseling regarding previously performed procedures or tests to determine future treatment options. Required Documentation For Billing: 1. Total time of the encounter excluding separate procedure if billed The entire time to prep, perform and communicate results of a billable procedure to a patient must be carved out of the E/M encounter time! 2. The amount of time dedicated to counseling / coordination of care. The specific nature of counseling/coordination of care for that patient on that date of service. A template statement would not meet this requirement. 44
45 Counseling /Coordinating Care (CCC)? Documentation must reflect the specific issues discussed with patient present. Proper Language used in documentation of time: I spent minutes with the patient and over 50% was in counseling about her diagnosis, treatment options including and. I spent minutes with the patient more than half of the time was spent discussing the risks and benefits of treatment with (list risks and benefits and specific treatment) This entire minute visit was spent counseling the patient regarding and addressing their multiple questions. Total time spent and the time spent on counseling and/or coordination of care must be documented in the medical record. 45
46 46 Initial Inpatient Admission and Observation Element 99221/ / /99220 CC Always Always Always HPI ROS PFSH 1 2 All All Exam 2 7 (DET) 8 + (COMP) 8 + (COMP) MDM SF/Low Mod High Time 0 Min 50 Min 70 Min
47 47 Subsequent Inpatient Visit and Observation Element 9921/ / /99226 CC Always Always Always HPI ROS None Interval PFSH None None None (Interval changes only) Exam 1 (PF) 2 7 (EPF) 2 7 (DET) MDM SF/Low Mod High Time 15 Min 25 Min 5 Min
48 48 New Patient Office Visits and IP/OP Consultations ALL Elements must be met or exceeded Element Level 1 Level 2 Level Level 4 Level 5 CC Always Always Always Always Always HPI ROS None PFSH None None 1 2 All All EXAM 1 (PF) 2 7 (EPF) 2 7 (DET) 8 + (COMP) 8 + (COMP) MDM SF SF Low Mod High Time N 10 OPC 15 N 20 OPC 0 N 0 OPC 40 N 45 OPC 60 N 60 OPC 80 IPC 20 IPC 40 IPC 55 IPC 80 IPC 110
49 Established Patient Visits 2 of Elements must be met Element Level 1 Level 2 Level Level 4 Level 5 CC Always Always Always Always HPI * Dr ROS Presence None PFSH Not Required None None 1 2 EXAM 1 (PF) 2 7 (EPF) 2 7 (DET) 8 + Nurse (COMP) MDM Visit SF Low Mod High Time 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 25 Min 40 Min 49
50 9922 * PATIENT ADMITTED USING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CARE 992 * (PT. IS UNSTABLE) 9922 * (PT. HAS DEVELOPED MINOR COMPL.) 9921 * (PT. IS STABLE, RECOVERING, IMPROVING) or * PATIENT DISCHARGED 50
51 Emergency Room Codes Requires key components (Select code based on furthers circle to left) History PF EPF EPF D C Exam PF EPF EPF D C MDM SF L M M H Code ER (99281) ER (99282) ER (9928) ER (99284) ER (99285) 51
52 Initial Nursing Facility Care: New or established ( of required) History Exam MDM CODE Time D/C C C Detailed Interval D/C C C C SF/L M H L to M ANNUAL ASSESSMENT (Do not report on same day as ) 52
53 Subsequent Nursing Facility Care-New or Established Patients Do no require comprehensive assessment, and/or who have not had a major, permanent change of status. (2 of required) History Exam MDM PF EPF D C PF EPF D C SF L M H Nursing Facility Discharge 0 Minutes or < >than 0 Min. CODE Time
54 Teaching Physicians (TP) Guidelines Billing Services When Working With Residents Fellows and Interns All Types of Services Involving a resident with a TP Requires Appropriate Attestations In EHR or Paper Charts To Bill 54
55 Evaluation and Management (E/M) E/M IP or OP: TP must personally document by a personally selected macro in the EMR or handwritten at least the following: That s/he was present and performed key portions of the service in the presence of or at a separate time from the resident; AND The participation of the teaching physician in the management of the patient. Initial Visit: I saw and evaluated the patient. I reviewed the resident s note and agree, except that the picture is more consistent with a corneal tear. Will begin treatment with... Initial or Follow-up Visit: I saw and evaluated the patient. Discussed with resident and agree with resident s findings and plan as documented in the resident s note. Follow-up Visit: See resident s note for details. I saw and evaluated the patient and agree with the resident s finding and plans as written. Follow-up Visit: I saw and evaluated the patient. Agree with resident s note. This is consistent with Nodular episcleritis will start with FML suspension q.i.d. and f/up in 4 days.. The documentation of the Teaching Physician must be patient specific. 55
56 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Time Based E/M Services: The TP must be present and document for the period of time for which the claim is made. Examples : E/M codes where more than 50% of the TP time spent counseling or coordinating care Medical Student documentation for billing only counts for ROS and PFSH. All other contributions by the medical/optometry student must be re-performed and documented by a resident or teaching optometrist. 56
57 TP and Mental Health For Medicare When psychiatric services are furnished under an approved AC- GME program, the requirement for the presence of the TP during the service may be met by: Concurrent observation of the service by use of a one-way mirror or video equipment. Note the following: Audio-only equipment does not meet this exception to the physical presence requirement. In the case of time-based services such as individual medical psychotherapy, the teaching physician must be present throughout the session Medicare teaching physician policy does not apply to psychologists who supervise psychiatry residents in approved GME programs. Page 57 57
58 Unacceptable TP Documentation Assessed and Agree Reviewed and Agree Co-signed Note Patient seen and examined and I agree with the note As documented by resident, I agree with the history, exam and assessment/plan 58
59 ICD-10 Looks like a go! 59
60 Diagnosis Coding International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) ICD-10 is scheduled to replace ICD-9 coding system on October 1, ICD-10 was developed because ICD-9, first published in 1977, was outdated and did not allow for additional specificity required for enhanced documentation, reimbursement and quality reporting. ICD-10 CM will have 68,000 diagnosis codes and ICD-10 PCS will contain 76,000 procedure codes. This significant expansion in the number of diagnosis and procedure codes will result in major improvements including but not limited to: Greater specificity including laterality, severity of illness Significant improvement in coding for primary care encounters, external causes of injury, mental disorders, neoplasms, diabetes, injuries and preventative medicine. Allow better capture of socio-economic conditions, family relationships, and lifestyle Will better reflect current medical terminology and devices Provide detailed descriptions of body parts Provide detailed descriptions of methodology and approaches for procedures 60
61 Present on Admission (POA) & Hospital- Acquired Conditions (HAC) POA is defined as being present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs. Conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter (including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery) are considered POA; Under the Hospital-Acquired Conditions Present on Admission (HAC-POA) program, accurate coding of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) and present on admission (POA) conditions is critical for correct payment. The importance of consistent, complete documentation in the medical record from any and all Physicians/Practitioners involved in the care and treatment of the patient is used to determine whether a condition is POA; It is crucial that physicians/practitioners document all conditions that are present on admission; The Hospital must include the POA indicator on all claims that involve Medicare inpatient admissions. The hospital is subject to a law or regulation that mandates the collection of POA indicator information. 61
62 Clinical Trials 62
63 Requirements for Billing Routine Costs for Clinical Trials Effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2014 it is mandatory to report a clinical trial number on claims for items/services provided in clinical trials/studies/registries, or under CED. Professional For professional claims, the 8-digit clinical trial number preceded by the 2 alpha characters of CT (use CT only on paper claims) must be placed in Field 19 of the paper claim Form CMS-1500 (e.g., CT ) or the electronic equivalent 87P in Loop 200 REF02(REF01=P4) (do not use CT on the electronic claim, e.g., ) when a clinical trial claim includes: ICD-9 code of V70.7/ICD-10 code Z00.6 (in either the primary or secondary positions) and Modifier Q0 (investigational clinical service provided in a clinical research study that is in an approved clinical research study) and/or Modifier Q1 (routine clinical service performed in a clinical research study that is in an approved clinical research study), as appropriate (outpatient claims only). Hospital For hospital claims that are submitted on the electronic claim 87I, the 8-digit number should be placed in Loop 200 REF02 (REF01=P4) when a clinical trial claim includes: Condition code 0; ICD-9 code of V70.7/ICD-10 code Z00.6 (in either the primary or secondary positions) and Modifier Q0 and/or Q1, as appropriate (outpatient claims only). Items or services covered and paid by the sponsor may not be billed to the patient or patient s insurance, this is double billing. 6
64 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE MAC(S) FOR AN INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICE EXEMPTION (IDE) CLINICAL TRIAL? The principal investigator (PI) is responsible for assuring that all required approvals are obtained prior to the initiation of the clinical trial. For any clinical study involving an IDE, the PI must obtain approval for the IDE clinical trial from the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A / Hospital. Additionally, for clinical studies involving an IDE, the PI is responsible for communicating about the trial and the IDE to the Medicare Part B (physician) MAC. Once approval has been received by the MAC, the following needs to take place: The Study must be entered in the Velos System within 48 hours. The PI is responsible for ensuring that the IDE or the no charge device is properly set up in the facility charge master to allow accurate and compliant charging for that device before any billing will occur. 64
65 Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Hospital Inpatient Billing for Items and Services in Category B IDE Studies Payment for the device may not exceed the Medicare-approved amount for a comparable device that has been already FDAapproved. Routine Care Items and Services Hospital providers shall submit claims for the routine care items and services in Category B IDE studies approved by CMS (or its designated entity) and listed on the CMS Coverage Website, by billing according to the clinical trial billing instructions found in 69.6 of this chapter Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/clm104c2.pdf, and as described under subsection D ( General Billing Requirements ). 65
66 Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Category B Device. On a 0624 revenue code line, institutional providers must bill the following for Category B IDE devices for which they incur a cost: Category B IDE device HCPCS code, if applicable Appropriate HCPCS modifier Category B IDE number Charges for the device billed as covered charges If the Category B IDE device is provided at no cost, outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) providers must report a token charge in the covered charge field along with the applicable HCPCS modifier (i.e., modifier FB) appended to the procedure code that reports the service to furnish the device, in instances when claims processing edits require that certain devices be billed with their associated procedures. For more information on billing no cost items under the OPPS, refer to chapter 4, and of this manual. 66
67 WHEN THE TRIAL ENDS OR REACHES FULL ENROLLMENT? When the trial ends, whether due to reaching full enrollment or for any other reason, the PI must work with their department resource and/or the relevant Revenue Integrity Office (s) to inactivate the item in the charge master so that it may no longer be used. If the device is approved by the FDA and is no longer considered investigational or a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) and will continue to be used at UHealth, the PI must work with their department resource and/or the relevant Revenue Integrity Office (s) to inactivate the investigational device in the charge master and to ensure that a new charge code is built for the approved device. At this point, ongoing maintenance responsibility would transfer to the relevant Revenue Integrity Office (s). 67
68 UHealth/UMMG 2015 PQRS Patient Safety and Quality Office 68
69 CMS Quality Improvement Programs VBPM MU PQRS Meaningful Use (MU) Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Value Based Payment Modifier (VBPM) 69
70 CMS Quality Programs Medicare Part B Payment Reductions PROGRAM POTENTIAL MEDICARE PAYMENT REDUCTION Meaningful Use 1% 2% % 4% 5% 5% PQRS 1.5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% VBPM 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% TOTAL PENALTIES 2.5% 8% 9% 10% 11% 11% 70
71 Physician Provider Quality Reporting (PQRS) 71
72 2015 PQRS Eligible Providers Physicians Practitioners Therapists MD Physician Assistant Physical Therapist DO Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapist Doctor of Podiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist* Qualified Speech- Language Therapist Doctor of Optometry CRNA DDS Certified Nurse Midwife DMD Clinical Social Worker Doctor of Chiropractic Clinical Psychologist Registered Dietician Nutrition Professional Audiologists 72
73 PQRS Reporting Requirements: Reporting Period= Full CY Report 9 Measures from National Quality Strategy Domains Reporting Options: Claims, EHR, Registry Individual or GPRO Communication & Care Coordination Effective Clinical Care NATIONAL STRATEGY DOMAINS Efficiency & Cost Reduction Patient Safety Person & Caregiver- Centered Experience & Outcomes Community/ Population Health 7
74 Physician Impact Workflow and documentation changes TO DO: Study Measure Specifications Ensure documentation meets measure requirements Bill PQRS quality code when required in MCSL/UChart Document chronic conditions/secondary diagnoses Use UChart Smart Phrases Ensure medical support staff completes required documentation 74
75 HIPAA, HITECH, PRIVACY AND SECURITY HIPAA, HITECH, Privacy & Security Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA Protect the privacy of a patient s personal health information Access information for business purposes only and only the records you need to complete your work. Notify Office of HIPAA Privacy and Security at if you become aware of a potential or actual inappropriate use or disclosure of PHI, including the sharing of user names or passwords. PHI is protected even after a patient s death!!! Never share your password with anyone and no one use someone else s password for any reason, ever even if instructed to do so. If asked to share a password, report immediately. If you haven t completed the HIPAA Privacy & Security Awareness on line CBL module, please do so as soon as possible by going to: training_office/learning/ulearn/ 75
76 HIPAA, HITECH, PRIVACY AND SECURITY HIPAA, HITECH, Privacy & Security Several breaches were discovered at the University of Miami, one of which has resulted in a class action suit. As a result, Fair Warning was implemented. What is Fair Warning? Fair Warning is a system that protects patient privacy in the Electronic Health Record by detecting patterns of violations of HIPAA rules, based on pre determined analytics. Fair Warning protects against identity theft, fraud and other crimes that compromise patient confidentiality and protects the institution against legal actions. Fair Warning is an initiative intended to reduce the cost and complexity of HIPAA auditing. UHealth has policies and procedures that serve to protect patient information (PHI) in oral, written, and electronic form. These are available on the Office of HIPAA Privacy & Security website: 76
77 Available Resources at University of Miami, UHealth and the Miller School of Medicine If you have any questions or concern regarding coding, billing, documentation, and regulatory requirements issues, please contact: Gemma Romillo, Assistant Vice President of Clinical Billing Compliance and HIPAA Privacy; or Iliana De La Cruz, RMC, Director Office of Billing Compliance Phone: (05) Also available is The University s fraud and compliance hotline via the web at or toll-free at (24hours a day, seven days a week). Office of billing Compliance website: 77
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