Knowledge Center
Orthopedic E/M coding in ...
Several procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edit changes in the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) database will go into effect July 1. The quarterly update files are now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) web...
During an emergency meeting in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the American Medical Association (AMA) convened the CPT® Editorial Panel to approve a new pair of Category 1 CPT® codes. These two new codes are effective immediately, according to the ...
CMS wants all providers to cancel or postpone all low-acuity surgeries. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is limiting “all non-essential planned surgeries and procedures, including dental, until further notice,” according to stat...
Using 87804 x 2 might result in denial. If you’re performing a test that detects the flu via immunoassay in the office, your provider might test for two strains of the virus. Impact: When you file these claims properly, you’ll be paid for two flu test...
- View More
- AAPC In The News
- AAPC News
- Audit
- Billing
- career growth
- CMS
- Coding
- Compliance
- COVID-19
- Evaluation Management
- Facility
- health information management
- Healthcare Business Monthly
- Healthcare Careers
- Home Health
- ICD-10
- Industry News
- Knowledge Center Topic
- Local Chapter Officers
- MACRA
- Practice management
- Quality Payment Program
- revenue management
- Risk Adjustment
- Telehealth
- Uncategorized
