Bill Dunbar and Associates

2011 ICD-9 Code Updates Are Available Now

Bill — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29:56 +0000

October 1, 2010 is when the New ICD-9 2011 codes take effect. If you neglect to update your existing billing software with the new updates, it could delay claims which then could result in delayed payments. We hope that you'll take advantage of these resources now to avoid any delay in your payment for services.

Why BDA? 10 Reasons

Bill — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:25:24 +0000

10 Benefits from partnering with Bill Dunbar and Associates

Family Practice 2010 ICD-9-CM Quick Reference

Bill — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:36:17 +0000

We've created this ICD-9 Quick Reference Mouse Pad in response to Emergency Department coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form below to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.

Occupational Medicine ICD-9-CM Quick Reference

Bill — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:35:56 +0000

We've created this Occupational Medicine Lower Back & Other ICD9 Quick Reference in response to Occupational Medicine coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 Occupational Medicine ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.

2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference for Emergency Departments

Bill — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:17:19 +0000

We've created this ICD-9 Quick Reference Mouse Pad in response to Emergency Department coding professionals who want to maximize their speed and efficiency. Fill out the request form below to receive a BDA mouse pad and our newest 2010 ICD-9 Quick Reference Insert.

Invalid ICD-9 Codes for 2010

Bill — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:22:09 +0000

The invalid codes are the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes that are invalid after September 30th, 2009. These codes must be at a higher level of specificity to be valid codes as of October 1, 2009

Revised 2010 ICD-9-CM Updates

Bill — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:53:49 +0000

There are also many revisions to the language that ICD-9 codes use to describe conditions. Without updating the language to ICD-9 codes, a code could be selected improperly causing an incorrect code to be used.

10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Dept Reimbursement and Cash Flow

Bill — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:40:20 +0000

A list of 10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Dept Reimbursement and Cash Flow, and what you can do to fix them

ACEP – American College of Emergency Medicine

Bill — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:56:35 +0000

The American College of Emergency Medicine (ACEP) was founded in 1968 by a small group of physicians who shared a commitment to improving the quality of emergency care.

Maintaining Accuracy and Compliance in the Medical Record

Bill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:52:30 +0000

Why is accuracy and compliance to accepted standards of documentation in the medical record important? The first and most important reason is to provide patients with appropriate care based on details provided in their medical record. This ensures optimal patient care and allows for excellent patient satisfaction. Another reason for ensuring accuracy and compliance in the medical record is to provide governmental agencies, and any other entity accessing the patient's medical record accurate and complete information. With improved documentation, collections improve, the risk for unfavorable audit results decreases, and efficiencies are increased in the office with both staff and physician co-workers.