A neonatal intensive care unit offers very specialized medical services and treatments to premature and critically ill neonates (i.e., babies 28 days old or younger). Review which ICD-10-CM and CPT codes may be used for providers assisting in this type of care.
Radiation oncology is a specialty utilizing radioelements either externally or internally to treat medical conditions such as cancer. This article serves as a primer for coding radiation oncology services.
Modifiers -50, -RT, and -LT are laterality modifiers that clarify a CPT code by defining which side of the body the service was performed on. But knowing when to use them is not always immediately clear. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
For CPT and ICD-10-CM coding of fracture treatment, coders—particularly those in orthopedic practices—need to identify several vital pieces of information from the physician’s note. This article covers the keys pieces of information and other tips to ensure accurate coding of fracture treatment.
Practitioners work hard, especially when they perform critical care services. Training clinical and coding staff with real-world examples can make sure providers get full credit for their work. Share this case with staff and ask them to decide what services can be reported.
With the start of a new year, take a moment to refresh yourself on the ins and outs of the primary code sets an outpatient coder needs to understand and use in their role. This article provides a brief overview of three code sets that will serve as a review for veteran coders or a solid base of information for new coders.
Accurate provider documentation is the foundation of compliant coding, appropriate reimbursement, and defensible claims. Yet, in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, even highly skilled clinicians can find it difficult to stay current.
The CPT manual includes many types of biopsies: fine needle aspiration (FNA), core needle, and skin (tangential, punch, and incisional). This article focuses mainly on FNA biopsies and its complicated guidelines, while also touching on core needle biopsies.
A neonatal intensive care unit offers very specialized medical services and treatments to premature and critically ill neonates (i.e., babies 28 days old or younger). Review which ICD-10-CM and CPT codes may be used for providers assisting in this type of care.
