Review coronary anatomy and CPT coding for aortic and iliac repairs, as well as selective procedures used to treat vascular occlusions in the lower extremities.
In a year of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, coding productivity managed to hold steady, according to the results of our 2020 Coding Productivity Survey. Learn how facilities adapted and how yours compares.
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT reporting for spinal decompression procedures, using medical decision-making to report E/M levels, and more.
A recent analysis of electronic health record data from 2015 to 2019 shows that providers underreported ICD-10-CM codes in categories Z55-Z65 for social determinants of health.
Review coronary anatomy and CPT coding for aortic and iliac repairs, as well as selective procedures used to treat vascular occlusions in the lower extremities. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Bartholin’s gland cysts or abscesses develop in approximately 2% of women, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , writes about CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for the diagnosis and treatment of Bartholin’s gland cysts.
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.
Both sepsis and malnutrition remain top denied diagnoses, and there is little sign of those denial rates slowing. This article is part two of a two-part series that zeros in on clinical validation and denial prevention for these two diagnoses.
Q: Was there an Excludes note change for subcategory G93.4- (other and unspecified encephalopathy) for fiscal year 2021? If so, how will it change any ICD-10-CM reporting and reimbursement for toxic encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy going forward?
