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"Helping Medical Billers & Coders Succeed" Magazine | CEU Center | Audio Center | Forums | Subscribe   BC Advantage Launches NEW Home Page To help our over 80,000 visitors per month find what they need faster, we at BC Advantage have updated our web site so you can now find all your favorite billing and coding resources on our streamlined home page. From the latest billing and coding jobs, forum postings, news, features and more. Check it out today at www.billing-coding.com PLUS BC Advantage online CEU center now approved by the following associations: AAPC, AHIMA, ARHCP, PAHCS, PHIA, MAB, PMI, NEBA, MED-C Read more about our online CEU center at www.billing-coding.com/ceu December/January 2008 What's on in 2008? Get excited about your association! : 2008 is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up for a great year. BC Advantage asked the major industry associations about their plans for the coming year! | Read Read All Features Click Here   Today's hot job | Medical Coder 15.00 - 18.00 USD /hour   FEATURES Medicare and Physicals :"Does Medicare pay for physicals and if so, what code do I use?" | Read Read All Features Click Here   10 Operational Steps to Successful Transition to 2008 Codes: Change agency is certainly part of the job description for anyone working in a medical billing or coding office these days. | Read Read All Features Click Here     Modifier 25... The OIG Hasn't Lost Its Edge Don't think the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has lost interest in modifier 25. | Read Read All Features Click Here   CONSULTANTS CORNER Certified Coders in the Workplace: What Every Manager and Physician Should Know Before Hiring One | Read Read All Features Click Here     CODERS 20/20 Laboratory and Pathology Claims: Top Denial Reasons from Trailblazer | Read Read All Features Click Here   BUSINESS BUILDING Increase REVENUE AND MANAGE A/R successfully | Read Read All Features Click Here     Computer Security: The Second Law | Read Read All Features Click Here   OFFICE TALK Is Your Practice Coding Correctly? | Read Read All Features Click Here   CAREER ADVANTAGE | Read 5 MINUTES WITH | Read PRODUCT REVIEWS & DISCOUNTS | Read SUCCESS CORNER | Read DRUG CODING, BILLING & PART B/D | Read     Are your medical claims being denied or underpaid? www.appeallettersonline.com can help your organization collect what is rightfully due!     Brought to you by   For the Week of December 01, 2008       Respiratory: My question relates to the new G-codes for home sleep testing. What is the effective date for use of these codes? When may they be used? Is payment received for them? - Read more...       Radiology: What CPT code would be best to use for a non-contrast shunt series that includes AP and lateral views of head, neck, chest and abdomen? In the Coder's Desk Reference for 75809, it states that contrast is used. - Read more...       Pharmacy: How much does Medicare pay for IVIG preadministration services? - Read more...       Laboratory: What is the Medicare payment policy for profile or panel tests? - Read more...       Cardiology: I need coding help for the following scenario. A cardiologist places two drug-eluting stents, one in the left circumflex coronary artery and one in the obtuse marginal branch, and then also places a non-drug eluting stent in the left anterior descending c - Read more...       General: Are Medicaid services paid the same as Medicare services? - Read more...       MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING FORUMS   BC Advantage FREE Online discussion forums | 5 most resnt postings   Topic Author Last Post Billing Software Jamie Dec 4, 2008   RE: Billing Software Laurie Dec 4, 2008   Need Docs Help! Dona Dec 4, 2008   2009 ICD-9-CM Changes Shannon Rohloff Dec 4, 2008   Pt requesting self-pay, not his insur Advice Please Dec 4, 2008   For a full list of postings and comments go to www.billing-coding.com/forum   Latest Job Listings Biller/Collector ----------------------------------- Medical Coder ----------------------------------- Third Party Billing ----------------------------------- Medical Collections Specialist ----------------------------------- Dental Biller needed for established Health Care Facility ----------------------------------- Insurance Verification Clerk ----------------------------------- Medical Biller/Insurance Collector ----------------------------------- Certified Coder ----------------------------------- View all jobs     More Conferences/Events 16th Annual AAPC National Conferences January 09, 2008 - January 12, 2008 Anaheim, CA ------------------------------ 2008 HCPCS II Updates: Don't Let Code Updates Cause Claims Denials January 10, 2008 Audio seminar ------------------------------ Coding for Optimal Reimbursement January 24, 2008 - January 25, 2008 Dallas, TX ------------------------------ Coding Certification Boot Camp February 06, 2008 - December 08, 2008 Houston, TX ------------------------------ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons National Workshop Series February 15, 2008 - February 17, 2008 Las Vegas, NV View all events     BC Advantage Online CEU center Approved by: AAPC, AHIMA, ARHCP, PAHCS, PHIA, PMI, MAB, NEBA, MED-C GET YOUR MEDICAL BILLING & CODING CEUs quickly, conveniently & affordably using our online CEU Center

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