A vaginal cuff tear, also known as vaginal cuff dehiscence, is a severe complication of a hysterectomy . Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about CPT coding for transvaginal and laparoscopic vaginal cuff repairs.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the combination treatment of bamlanivimab and etesevimab for COVID-19 patients at high risk for severe infection.
Coding managers use risk assessments to measure their level of compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Learn about the steps involved in E/M risk assessments and practices used to address E/M coding and billing errors.
In its February MLN Connects newsletter, CMS reminds providers that HCPCS add-on code G2211 for visit complexity is a bundled service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, meaning the application of this code will not result in additional payment for a billed E/M visit service.
Podiatrists are doctors devoted to the health and wellbeing of the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Review common ICD-10-CM and CPT codes reported by podiatrists in facility settings.
CPT® neurology codes describe advanced techniques to evaluate and treat conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This article details CPT coding for three procedural services used to assess neurological symptoms: electroencephalogram, electromyography, and auditory-evoked potentials testing. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Read about regulatory updates in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule impacting CPT coding for chronic and transitional care management services, and billing for COVID-19-related services.
