Tonya Moton, RHIA, CCS, defines social determinants of health coding, explains the challenges of reporting these factors, and outlines how coders and providers can work together to create a positive impact in at-risk communities.
The 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule finalized major documentation and coding changes. This article summarizes new guidance for reporting E/M and telehealth services and a significant cut to physician payments.
Q: What are the differences between remote therapeutic monitoring and remote physiologic monitoring and what details should we look for in documentation to report these services with CPT codes?
Laura Roberts, BSN, RN, CCDS , describes how to perform internal reviews that target Patient Safety Indicators, hospital-acquired conditions, and other quality indicators.
Adhere to ICD-10-PCS guidance for reporting multiple procedures and procedural components when coding for wound debridement and skin grafting. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Robotic and computer-assisted surgical procedures are still considered new technology despite having been used in the U.S. for many years. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG , unpacks ICD-10-PCS coding for surgeries performed using specialized software and robotic technology.
Q: What ICD-10-PCS codes would be used to report Stage 1 of a metatarsal resection involving Excision of nonviable tissue for diagnostic purposes and partial detachment of the fifth metatarsal?
The CPT Editorial Panel released 20 new Category III CPT codes. These new codes, along with two revisions, are mainly for cardiovascular procedures and take effect July 1.
Remote therapeutic monitoring is one of the latest services to enter the virtual landscape since the COVID-19 public health emergency began. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, defines the services and reviews CPT guidance for reporting them.
