New Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes have been created that streamline the novel coronavirus testing currently available on the United States market. New codes for immunizations CPT codes have been…
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)code set is being updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes that are…
New Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes have been created that streamline the novel coronavirus testing currently available on the United States market. Among these is a new code to describe…
The American Medical Association (AMA) today published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes two code additions for reporting medical services sparked by the public…
The first major overhaul in more than 25 years to the codes and guidelines for office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services was included in today’s release of…
As unpleasant as the task may seem, a medical record audit of your physician practice is akin to the best kind of medicine. AMA Digital Health Study, 2019 Explore insights…
Each year on Oct. 1, the new ICD-10 codes become effective. Over the past few years, this has resulted in a few major changes and a few changes that seemed…
Correctly documenting what was done for a patient, and why, are essential for the coding systems that have become indispensable to the efficient management of contemporary medical care. Learn how to master this fundamental skill set in a learning module…
Q: Is reporting of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 99218-99220 restricted to a single physician? A: According to CPT guidelines, only the physician or non-physician practitioner (NPP) placing the patient…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the painful condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway…
There are nine different Multiple Procedure indicators on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), meaning there are a lot of payment adjustment possibilities you need to know. Here’s each indicator,…
Reflecting the reality that physicians and their staff spend an increasing amount of time engaging with technology to enhance and improve patient care, the 2019 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code…
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual offers guidelines on how to code for a “problem” that is addressed during a preventive medicine service. The guidelines cover “insignificant or trivial” problems…
Alexander Miller, M.D., a dermatologist in Yorba Linda, Calif., has a simple message for colleagues grappling with the new ICD-10 codes: Don't panic! "It's just a matter of restructuring one's…
A new year means new codes and new revenue opportunities for medical practices—but also new challenges to ensure the codes are used correctly. Below is a brief summary of new…
Recent survey results from the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) seem dire for physician practices, but the numbers may not tell the whole story. The WEDI survey, released amid…