Accurately telling the patient’s story requires a thorough review of the entire medical record to identify all conditions that were addressed during the encounter, whether directly or indirectly, by the provider.
You’ll select a modifier and receive a pay boost, one that’s amplified for eligible accountable care organization participants, if CMS goes through its plan to replace patient trust code G2211 with two modifiers.
AI is no longer a distant concept in medical coding and health information management; it is already part of daily work. For many professionals, daily encounters with AI bring a mix of curiosity, caution, and concern.
An angiography is a surgical intervention involving the vessels. In angiography procedures, catheters are manipulated into the body to the site of the procedure, dyes are injected, and images are taken.
While you and your team prepare for the new ICD-10-CM codes that will go into effect October 1, make sure you’re also ready for changes to coding instructions for existing codes.
Rule changes regarding cellular tissue–based products restructured Medicare’s reimbursement strategy for these products. This article covers some related challenges.
The Office of the Inspector General announced it is launching a new audit of evaluation and management services billed on the same day as minor procedures.
To capture revenue for medically necessary E/M visits and avoid overpayments, your staff must understand when they should and should not use modifiers -24 and -57.
