Selecting the correct code for many evaluation and management EM services starts with determining whether a patient is new or established as defined by CPT guidelines.The post Navigate the New vs. Est... [ Read More ]
Take time to learn medical necessity and documentation requirements for total hip arthroplasty. Surgeons often use the terms arthroplasty and replacement interchangeably to describe the repair of a jo... [ Read More ]
With or without a rhyme or reason you can count on coding changes popping up throughout the year. In addition to April updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule PFS providers billing under the Ou... [ Read More ]
CPT tells us when not to separately report the use of an operating microscope. Well tell you when you should. By Kim Pollock RN MBA CPC CMDP Many otolaryngologists use an operating microscope when per... [ Read More ]
Take the correct course of action to find conflict resolution. By Shreka D. Rogers CPC CMRS CMSCS Count how many times this scenario has played out in your office Dr. X wants to report a service a cer... [ Read More ]
