Welcome to the Summer issue of "Compass," Welcome to the winter issue of "Compass," the Billing Compliance newsletter. This newsletter periodically informs clinical faculty, house staff, and other University personnel about current issues related to professional fee billing. Billing Assistance Available The Office for Billing Compliance is available for education, guidance, clarification, and assistance on billing practices. The office provides instructions in documentation standards and guidance in billing policies and procedures. Please feel free to share your thoughts or concerns with me or with any member of the compliance staff. We can be reached at 305-3842. Billing Compliance Hotline 305-7739 (7-7739) Sincerely, Robert M. Lewy, M.D. Senior Associate Dean for Academic Appointments and Regulatory Compliance

Contents Model Compliance Program for Individual Physicians and Small Group Practices New Evaluation and Management Guidelines to be Piloted CPT Codes 99214 & 99233 Targeted CCPT 2002 Overpayment Refunds may Tesult in Audits Web-based Education Program Coding Course 2001 Proposed Changes within the Medicare Physician Fee schedule. Routine Physical Examinations Guidelines for Reimbursement for Limited Licensed Practioners Unidentified Primary Insurance Cost the Physician and the Medicare Program Money Columbia University, Health Sciences Billing Compliance Web Site Columbia University Billing Compliance Hotline