"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you have been unable to find what you need through our services, we recommend further research through the following websites:
American Academy of Professional CodersThe American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) was founded in 1988 in an effort to raise the professional standard of medical coders. membership spans all 50 states and several foreign countries as well. It is supported by a National Advisory Board made up of certified members representing clinics, facilities, payors and consulting firms. Members of the AAPC must conform to the AAPC Code of Ethics.
Coastal Career College
Coastal Career College is a School for Allied Health Professions. Ms. Fletcher teaches an intensive 3 day Prep-Course that will prepare the coder to take and pass the CPC or CPC-A certification exam.
Coding & Education dot com
Coding and Education Software
Coding & Reimbursement Network
The Coding & Reimbursement Network is a Community of over 2600 professionals involved with medical coding, billing and reimbursement. This community has developed an extensive knowledge base.
Coding Line
Codingline.com is an online provider of reimbursement and practice management services, products and resources, utilizing the speed and leverage of the Internet in support of healthcare professionals and consumers worldwide.
CPC Unlimited
Medical billing and coding service, of which Ms. Fletcher is a member of the Advisory Board.
Don Self & Associates
Don Self & Associates also specializes in state-of-the-art coding, billing and collection services.
HCFA
The Health Care Financing Administration is now the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans. And with the Health Resources and Services Administration, CMS runs the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), a program that is expected to cover many of the approximately 10 million uninsured children in the United States.
Additional Responsibilities
CMS also regulates all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the United States. Approximately 158,000 laboratory entities fall within CMS's regulatory responsibility. And CMS, with the Departments of Labor and Treasury, helps millions of Americans and small companies get and keep health insurance coverage, and helps eliminate discrimination based on health status for people buying health insurance.
Additional Responsibilities
CMS also regulates all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the United States. Approximately 158,000 laboratory entities fall within CMS's regulatory responsibility. And CMS, with the Departments of Labor and Treasury, helps millions of Americans and small companies get and keep health insurance coverage, and helps eliminate discrimination based on health status for people buying health insurance.
ICD-9 Codes
The most recent ICD-9 Codes for are available. They are effective October 1, 2003.
Medical College of Wisconsin Medicare Compliance and Information Links
This is a list of links that will lead you to varied governmental websites focusing on Medicare Compliance and Information
Medicare Program: Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2003 And Inclusion of Registered Nurses in the Personnel Provision of the Critical Access Hospital Emergency Services Requirement For Frontier areas and Remote Locations
Medicare's National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits
MedLearn
Medical Learning, Inc. (MedLearn) is a privately owned company specializing in consulting, training and publications in the areas of healthcare coding, reimbursement and compliance. Primary focus is helping their clients maintain a solid program of regulatory compliance while capturing the appropriate reimbursement from Medicare and other third-party payers. MedLearn serves hospitals, clinics and other healthcare organizations nationwide.
McVey Seminars
Terry Fletcher Consultants is allied with McVey Associates, Inc. to produce seminars in varied specialties. See their site for seminar scheduling.
Nursing Practitioner Guidelines
This is the Carriers Manual Chapter XVI, which covers non-physician practitioner services.
Site dedicated to the NIFA RN First Assistant program.
Reference to the state of Maine's licensure information.
Reference to the state of New Hampshire's licensure information.
Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists
PAHCS is a communications network and support system dedicated to enhancing productivity and efficiency. Through increased knowledge of specialty healthcare coding, continuing education, and networking opportunities designed to solve medical coding problems, PAHCS members gain the edge.
Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
PAHCOM is a communications network and support system dedicated to enhancing productivity and efficiency. Through increased knowledge of basic health care management principles, continuing education, and networking opportunities designed to solve medical management problems, PAHCOM members gain the edge.
The Office of the Inspector General (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Standards for Electronic Transactions and Code Sets
A recent advisory regarding the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (August 21), Public Law 104-191, which amends the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986.
