by Gina Elkins | Friday, December 6, 2013 | Compliance
Effective January 1, 2014 CPT code 92506 will be replaced by four new CPT codes related to evaluation of speech sound production, language, fluency, and voice and resonance disorders. The American Medical Association’s Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) requested...
by Gina Elkins | Monday, December 2, 2013 | Compliance
We are fortunate enough to be a member of an outstanding organization for advocacy in the long term care setting. Last week, I had the honor of meeting with members of Congress to discuss the therapy Part B cap exceptions process for 2014, standardization and...
by Gina Elkins | Thursday, November 14, 2013 | Compliance
What are you waiting for? ICD-10 is coming……ICD-10 IS coming!! I know the holidays are quickly approaching but have you given any thought to implementation of ICD-10? If not, you may not be behind the 8-ball……..YET! ICD-10 goes into effect October 1, 2014 which means...
by Gina Elkins | Friday, November 1, 2013 | Compliance
If you live in my neck of the woods, you are most likely looking forward to gaining one additional hour of sleep this weekend! That’s right, it’s time to “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour before we go to bed Saturday...
by Gina Elkins | Friday, October 18, 2013 | Compliance
Here in Ohio, it is that time again when we see a change in the weather, the leaves turning colors, and we begin preparing for the holidays….OH!! Thanks for reminding me—I need to buy Halloween candy!! Not only will we have beggars knocking on our doors,...
