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    en·coun·ter
    /inˈkoun(t)ər/

    verb

    • 1. unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile): "we have encountered one small problem" Similar experiencecome into contact withrun intocome across

    noun

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  2. www.aapc.com › blog › 27096-initial-subsequent-sequela-encounterWhen Is an Injury Initial, Subsequent, or Sequela? - AAPC

    Apr 1, 2014 · Many injury codes in Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM require a 7th character to identify the episode of care: initial, subsequent, or sequela.

  3. www.aapc.com › blog › 82768-resolve-initial-vs-subsequentResolve Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter Misconceptions - AAPC

    Dec 1, 2021 · Initial vs. Subsequent. It’s been six years since the ICD-10-CM implementation, but many coders and providers still struggle with assigning the seventh character for initial and subsequent encounters. These 7 th characters identify two episodes of care that incur distinct management options and costs.

  4. www.aapc.com › resources › what-is-medical-billingWhat is medical billing? - AAPC

    An encounter form, also called a superbill or fee ticket, is a form generated for each patient encounter. Printed with patient demographics added, the form consists of a list of common services (including their medical codes), as well as an area for clinicians to note diagnoses.

  5. www.aapc.com › resources › what-is-medical-codingWhat is medical coding? - AAPC

    Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. The diagnoses and procedure codes are taken from medical record documentation, such as transcription of physician's notes, laboratory and radiologic results, etc.

  6. www.aapc.com › resources › what-is-icd-10What Is ICD-10? - AAPC

    ICD-10-CM is used for medical claim reporting in all healthcare settings and is a standardized classification system of diagnosis codes that represent conditions and diseases, related health problems, abnormal findings, signs and symptoms, injuries, external causes of injuries and diseases, and social circumstances.

  7. www.aapc.com › blog › 46500-medical-necessity-why-it-mattersMedical Necessity: Why It Matters, Ways to Demonstrate It - AAPC

    Apr 5, 2019 · “ Medical necessity ” is difficult to define, with as many different interpretations as there are payers; however, most definitions incorporate the idea that healthcare services must be “reasonable and necessary” or “appropriate,” given a patient’s condition and the current standards of clinical practice. Yet typically, the decision as to whether services are medically necessary ...

  8. www.aapc.com › resources › what-is-revenue-cycle-managementWhat Is Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)? - AAPC

    Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the process healthcare organizations use to manage financial operations related to billing and collecting revenue for medical services. RCM begins when a patient schedules an appointment and ends when the account balance is resolved through reconciliation of insurance payments, contractual adjustments, write ...

  9. www.aapc.com › codes › coding-newslettersDefine Stable Chronic Illness : You Be the Coder - AAPC

    Apr 19, 2022 · According to CPT®’s definitions for the elements of MDM for office/outpatient E/M services, a stable chronic illness “is defined by the specific treatment goals for an individual patient. A patient who is not at his or her treatment goal is not stable, even if the condition has not changed and there is no short-term threat to life or ...

  10. www.aapc.com › blog › 22483-colonoscopy-screening-or-surveillanceColonoscopy: Screening or Surveillance? - AAPC

    Mar 1, 2013 · A screening colonoscopy is performed once every 10 years for asymptomatic patients aged 50-75 with no history of colon cancer, polyps, and/or gastrointestinal disease. A surveillance colonoscopy can be performed at varying ages and intervals based on the patient’s personal history of colon cancer, polyps, and/or gastrointestinal disease.

  11. www.aapc.com › resources › what-are-medical-coding-modifiersMedical Coding Modifiers - CPT®, NCCI & HCPCS Level II - AAPC

    Aug 19, 2022 · A medical coding modifier is two characters (letters or numbers) appended to a CPT ® or HCPCS Level II code. The modifier provides additional information about the medical procedure, service, or supply involved without changing the meaning of the code. Medical coders use modifiers to tell the story of a particular encounter.

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