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Tonigh is the night I hope, all indications are that the cup will come to Detroit. Way to go WINGS!

Any hockey fans out there in Optiboard Land? What a series! What about predictions for the...

Mobileoptic,

Don't give up when it comes to Medicare! There are plenty of us that can give you answers to your ?'s. Medicare is my business, and it is up to me to stay updated. Don't forgert...

When billing for items that will not be covered, we fill out a form with a breakdown of the charges and the names of items not covered have the patient sign it. When their EOB comes in the mail it...

Yes you are correct when billing a progressive, that you unbundle them and bill a trifocal V23XX with a V2781. My ? is how do you break down a PGX and a transition? What code do you use? V2744 ...

Just curious as to how many out there use a waiver when billing for all services, DME supplies(ex. V2750 ar coating etc.) that are not covered by Medicare?

Specifically having the patient sign...

Lenny can''t say that I have met Dr. Sklar. What is the name of his service? Is he still practicing? Is he exclusive to New York? Does he do the national speaking network?

Tammy

Jerry,

I'm exclusive to Optometry, and Ophthalmology, I have been a speaker at conferences for the past 5 years, but only here in MI. I bill for medical and DME services only. I don't bill for...

Headaches are part of my job, but I love it! My job that is. I don't want you to think that all 400 Ins Co. are HMO's they are not. The majority are commercial.

Tammy

Jerry, I have over 90 docs that I bill for and over 400 Insurance Companies, in my system. I do deal with HMO's :o , its part of my job. We are on a first name basis :D . That's scary.

Tammy

Isn't it the truth!:angry:

Tammy

This was published in the AOA NEWS, January 28, 2002....Review prompts changes to some CPT code values.....

Special ophthalmological services (CPT 92081,92082,and 92083) CMS officals acknowledged...

My daughter came home with this one the other day and it is so true

"NEVER LET LATER BE TO LATE"

and another one I like

"TO BE EARLY IS TO BE ON TIME, TO BE ON TIME IS TO BE TO LATE, TO BE...

Pete,

There is alot of information but here are the basics...

Optic disc studies are not to be used as a screening tool for all patients. There must be documented indications from the...

Middle aged woman is having her car worked on by a young man bending over the hood, she is checking out his sweet behind, when he turns around and catches her checking it out. Forward ahead to the...

Pete,

Let me pull the info for region B and I will let you know the limitations and icd's payable, and answer your ? about VF, but I do recall billing for both procedures, different days. Will...

Pete,

HRT, what a beautiful looking test. I have been billing HRT's to Medicare and Third Party Insurance Companies for the past year. It is payable in region B to OD's and OMD's, you would have...

Pete,

I was watching a morning show the other day and they did a promo on the Skeleton, looks very scary:eek: ! Guts are a requirement! Maybe, to try it in a simulator would be ok!

I think...

Al,

I can honestly say I use to be a big fan, (my brother in-law use to play for them) would listen to them on the PC when not on the television. The rangers have lots of work to do, I do hope...

Jo,

The Government has specifically stated that items are not covered unless doctor ordered, and you better have documentation in the patient chart to support it. The only extra item I have ever...

I don't know what happened, but I was able to post, thank you for a promt reply. Now lets see if anyone will reply, I'm in need of major help with this issue.

Tammy

I'm in need of a technical definition of tranition lenses for DMERC (Adminastar Federal), Due to the fact that their allowable fee is only $13.49 per lens, DMERC has stated that I must bill for...

testing brb

Why when I go to post a new thread,in the Transition forum, I'm not able to type a subject heading or message. Yes I'm logged in?

:o !

I need help.

Tammy

I need help, when billing for DME equiptment, post cataract glasses, and a patient orders transition lenses, I have always billed V2799 (a noc code) with a GA modifier for that specific material, I...

Al,

One of the offices I work for has opened earlier in the am instead of having late hours, or working Saturdays. They open @ 6:00 a.m. 3 days a week and work until 3:00. The first appointments...