CPT

Medicare auditors have identified failure to document time as a key flaw in claims for advance care planning (ACP), and the Office of Inspector General plans to conduct an audit of these services. Read up on documentation requirements and CPT coding for ACP to prevent claim denials.

Corneal dystrophies are a group of genetic, often progressive, eye disorders that alter functioning of the cornea. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I , breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for corneal dystrophies and CPT coding for procedures used to treat them.

Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, analyzes confusing E/M guidelines for time-based visits and prolonged services provided before or after a face-to face encounter.

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.

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.

Arthroscopic surgical procedures involve the insertion of a small scope into the interior of a joint, allowing the physician to view the joint without making a large incision through the skin. Review CPT coding for arthroscopic procedures of the hip and knee joints. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.

Q: What elements must be included in a provider’s documentation of individual psychotherapy to ensure accurate CPT coding for these services?

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.

Laura Evans, CPC , reviews time-based documentation and E/M coding for outpatient office visits reported with distinct procedural services.

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.