EM Coding Alert
Delve Into Digital Health Tool Reporting
EM Coding Alert
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Heed Cigna’s Proposed Change to Forestall Denials
Beware: The claims submission process may become more restrictive. Commercial carrier Cigna has proposed a [...] - Don’t Fall Prey to Common Modifier 25 Mistakes
Getting paid for modifier 25 claims has often been tricky. Check out these pointers on [...] - Technology:
Delve Into Digital Health Tool Reporting
Hint: Payer policies may differ. Digital health tools are probably here to stay, and coders [...] - Specialty Spotlight:
Figure Out Whether an Encounter Involves Critical Care
Hint: Intubation isn’t bundled into 99291 and +99292. When patients report to the emergency department [...] - You Be the Coder:
Report This Headache Case With Ease
Question: A new patient reports to the surgeon with severe headaches that have been happening intermittently [...] - Reader Questions:
Brush Up on Uncertain Diagnosis Rules
Question: Does an undiagnosed new problem with uncertain diagnosis automatically translate to a moderate level of [...] - Reader Questions:
Follow These Steps for Tick Removal
Question: A 10-year-old patient reports to the emergency department (ED) complaining of a fever, chills, and [...] - Reader Questions:
Define Cumulative Service Time
Question: When our providers perform online digital E/M services (99421-99423) services, what activities count toward cumulative [...]
