Documentation and Coding Tools

Do you have questions regarding coding? The ACR has two certified professional coders on staff to assist members in answering questions related to rheumatology coding. Contact Melesia Tillman, CPC, CCP at (404) 633-3777 or via email at .

As an additional benefit, the ACR has compiled tools to assist rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals in their daily practice. Access to these documents is limited to ACR members who have logged in. Members may log in at right. Non-members can learn more about joining the ACR, or may purchase many of these products.

Item	Description
ICD-9 Chart Download the chart	This chart includes the most used ICD-9 codes in rheumatology practices.
Medicare Part D Facts on Part B vs. Part D coverage: look under Parts B and D coverage table at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Pharmacy/ FAQ’s answered through the http://questions.medicare.gov/cgi-bin/medicare.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php Personal assistance for patients trying to choose a Part D plan: http://www.eldercare.gov AMA Web site http://www.ama-assn.org/go/medicarerx	These resources will help the rheumatologist navigate Medicare Part D.
Medicare Fee Schedules See the schedules	Table I: 2009 Physician Fee Schedule Table II: 2009 RVUs Table III: 2009 ASP Fee Schedules, updated quarterly. [The 2008 chart is also available.]
ACR CPT Coding Manual Members can browse the manual online, or purchase a hard copy.	Developed as a resource for ACR members, this comprehensive guide helps members to understand how to properly apply ICD-9 codes for the procedures they provide in their offices.
Sample Office Forms Sample Forms Template Letters	Does your practice need a super bill or other office forms? We offer a variety of sample forms and ACR Template Letters for our members to download and print to assist physicians in the office. They range from super bill to the HAQ and DAS forms.
ACR List Serves Go to the lists	List serves have been developed to allow physicians and practice managers to discuss coding and clinical issues
Forms and Templates New Patient History Form Patient History Update Form Patient/Physician Assessment Forms Choosing the Appropriate Outpatient E/M Code Tools for Pediatric Rheumatology	These forms are to assist physicians in the office.
Consultation and Referrals Consultation Referral Letter Request for Consultation or Transfer of Care for (Specialty) Services Post-Encounter Response Letter Consultation vs. Referral
Patient Encounter Templates Page One Page Two Pages Three & Four Academic Version Page One Page Two Pages Three & Four	The Patient Encounter Template is based on the 1995 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is just one component of a packet of materials.
Claims Processing Tools Improving Claims Processing and Payment: A Self-Assessment Tool for Providers Coordination of Benefits: Tips for Reducing Payment Delays and Improving Accounts Receivable Claim Correction Form IV Boniva Indication Checklist	Practical tools to help physicians improve claims processing efficiency by decreasing duplicative, ineligible, and delayed claims
HIPAA compliance Frequently Asked Questions	Answers to some common questions regarding HIPAA
CLIA Certification Information Read CLIA Certification Information	In 1988 Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. This amendment enforces quality standards that guarantee the meticulousness, reliable, and timeliness standards for all laboratories. This is where your practice can download information on how to become CLIA certified.