Jim Collins, CPC

Cover Story
How to Prepare for Possible Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Coverage Restrictions
07/06/2017
PVI may be an exciting and rewarding procedure to perform. In many cases, physicians gain the sense that they will improve the patient’s quality of life, reduce the risk of stroke, eliminate some medications, and earn a decent chunk of wRVUs....
PVI may be an exciting and rewarding procedure to perform. In many cases, physicians gain the sense that they will improve the patient’s quality of life, reduce the risk of stroke, eliminate some medications, and earn a decent chunk of wRVUs....
PVI may be an exciting and...
07/06/2017
EP Lab Digest
Perspectives
Assessing Lifetime Value (LTV) of Patients: Lessons from a Dairy Farmer
01/25/2014
There are a lot of parallels between dairy farming and operating a cardiology program. Successful cardiology programs consider the lifetime value (LTV) of each patient category and go to extraordinary lengths to enhance the LTV of the most...
There are a lot of parallels between dairy farming and operating a cardiology program. Successful cardiology programs consider the lifetime value (LTV) of each patient category and go to extraordinary lengths to enhance the LTV of the most...
There are a lot of parallels...
01/25/2014
EP Lab Digest
Coding and Billing
Moderate Sedation Administration Documentation and Compensation
03/02/2017
Electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management device procedures have been bundled into similar packages. The package of services reimburses less than its components would if they were billed separately.
Electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management device procedures have been bundled into similar packages. The package of services reimburses less than its components would if they were billed separately.
Electrophysiology and cardiac...
03/02/2017
EP Lab Digest
EP Perspectives
New Consensus Statement on the Management of Remote Device Clinics: Review of New Responsibilities, Third-Party Considerations, and Billing and Reimbursement
09/26/2023
The 2023 consensus statement on remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) was recently released. This consensus statement outlines a new standard of care for both RM and in-person device management.
The 2023 consensus statement on remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) was recently released. This consensus statement outlines a new standard of care for both RM and in-person device management.
The 2023 consensus statement on...
09/26/2023
EP Lab Digest
Electronic Health Records: Problems and Fixes
11/05/2019
In regards to compliance, EHRs have missed the mark in a few major ways. Fortunately, minor tweaks can correct most of these deficiencies and provide regulatory insulation.
In regards to compliance, EHRs have missed the mark in a few major ways. Fortunately, minor tweaks can correct most of these deficiencies and provide regulatory insulation.
In regards to compliance, EHRs...
11/05/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Coding and Billing
Value-Based Reimbursement for Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists
05/03/2016
Even though we have been transitioning to a value-based reimbursement system for years, patient visits and other professional services continue to be paid under the fee-for-service reimbursement methodology.
Even though we have been transitioning to a value-based reimbursement system for years, patient visits and other professional services continue to be paid under the fee-for-service reimbursement methodology.
Even though we have been...
05/03/2016
EP Lab Digest
COVID-19 Related Billing and Coding Considerations
COVID-19 Related Billing and Coding Considerations
06/06/2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve seen an increase in mainstream telehealth, FaceTime for visits, waiving out-of-pocket expenses, working from home, and reporting office visit codes for telehealth services. However, all these go away as...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve seen an increase in mainstream telehealth, FaceTime for visits, waiving out-of-pocket expenses, working from home, and reporting office visit codes for telehealth services. However, all these go away as...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19,...
06/06/2020
EP Lab Digest
Review
The CardiologyBiller.Com “EP & CRM Superbill”
12/19/2013
One of the first things I do for new billing clients is implement effective charge capture tools like this “EP & CRM” Superbill. The form provides a guided tour of itself.
One of the first things I do for new billing clients is implement effective charge capture tools like this “EP & CRM” Superbill. The form provides a guided tour of itself.
One of the first things I do for...
12/19/2013
EP Lab Digest
The RAC Racket
04/25/2011
In an effort to reduce the cost of healthcare, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 mandated the nationwide proliferation of Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits by the year 2010. Since the initial rumor of the RAC concept propagated,...
In an effort to reduce the cost of healthcare, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 mandated the nationwide proliferation of Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits by the year 2010. Since the initial rumor of the RAC concept propagated,...
In an effort to reduce the cost...
04/25/2011
EP Lab Digest
Evolution of EP Coding and Billing: Review of the Last 20 Years of Changes
Cover Story
Evolution of EP Coding and Billing: Review of the Last 20 Years of Changes
02/26/2021
Like EP Lab Digest, I entered the world of electrophysiology 20 years ago. My introduction on day one was as the compliance analyst at The Care Group in Indianapolis. My first marching orders were to get up to speed on EP coding rules and to...
Like EP Lab Digest, I entered the world of electrophysiology 20 years ago. My introduction on day one was as the compliance analyst at The Care Group in Indianapolis. My first marching orders were to get up to speed on EP coding rules and to...
Like EP Lab Digest, I entered...
02/26/2021
EP Lab Digest

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