Correcting Course: Repairing Gaps in the No Surprises Act
Flaws in the No Surprises Act’s IDR process and QPA calculations are harming emergency physicians. Physician advocacy is critical to restore balance.
Billing and Coding
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Correcting Course: Repairing Gaps in the No Surprises Act
Flaws in the No Surprises Act's IDR process and QPA calculations are harming emergency physicians. Physician advocacy is critical to restore balance. -
The Critical Role of Accurate Traumatic Brain Injury Coding
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) represent a significant public health concern, affecting individuals across all age groups and... -
Extended ED Mental Health Care Now Reportable as Observation
One in eight visits to the emergency department is related to a mental health or substance abuse...
The Critical Role of Accurate Traumatic Brain Injury Coding
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) represent a significant public health concern, affecting individuals across all age groups and…
Extended ED Mental Health Care Now Reportable as Observation
One in eight visits to the emergency department is related to a mental health or substance abuse…
Coding for Lumbar Punctures
Question: What do I need to know to bill for a lumbar puncture? Answer: There are two…
Surprise Billing: ACEP Working to Protect Emergency Physicians’ Income and Reputation
For the past few years, out-of-network billing (also known as surprise billing) has been a central focus…
New ACEP Framework Protects Patients from Out-of-Network Billing
On Jan. 28, 2019, ACEP released a framework of proposed solutions to protect emergency patients from surprise…
Coding Wizard: How to Document Burn Treatment
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
ACEP Weighs in on Draft Law Regarding Out-of-Network Billing Issues
ACEP President Vidor Friedman, MD, FACEP, recently met with Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and Sen. Todd…
Patient Safety, Advocacy, Education, and More on ACEP’s Agenda
We cannot imagine a better place to celebrate ACEP18 and the 50th year of ACEP. We couldn’t…
ACEP President Dr. Paul Kivela Introduces the College’s Agenda for the Coming Year
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, D.C.! We are thrilled to be able to host the capital of emergency medicine…